2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern

Cessna Aircraft Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit upon full-time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles offers a 10-week, paid mechanical engineering internship in the United States. You will work on real projects alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical system design, GD&T, and product validation.

The role involves collaboration across teams, creating and revising specifications, and supporting packaging layouts. Candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with CAD/MATLAB

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• CAD and MATLAB proficiency preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office valuable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Create and release engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Perform tolerance studies and GD&T on drawings.
• Contribute to cross-functional design reviews and DFA/DFM assessments.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (pursuing)

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Visual Basic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern (343372)

2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job Number:

343372

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E‑Z‑GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Responsibilities:

Completion of assigned tasks to assist in the design and development of various mechanical or electrical systems, such as vehicle frame, steering, suspension, axles, drivelines, seating, roll cages, body panels, lighting, electrical harness and electrical system design, circuit board design, or microprocessor programming.

Work within defined project timelines to complete tasks according to project schedule.

Revise, review, and create functional specifications and engineering design standards.

Develop and design packaging layouts.

Create, test, and analyze plans for product validation.

Perform tolerance studies on components and assemblies.

Develop and release engineering components, assembly drawings, and vehicle bill of material.

Incorporate Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) on engineering drawings.

Resolve and document design issues found during testing.

Participate in cross functional design reviews and Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Assessments on Components & Assemblies.

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands‑on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands‑on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full‑time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

• Education: pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or Electrical Engineering or another related field required
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office applications, CAD, Visual Basic or other programming languages preferred, Matlab

• Education: pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or Electrical Engineering or another related field required
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office applications, CAD, Visual Basic or other programming languages preferred, Matlab

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company Textron Specialized Vehicles