2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Ground Support Equipment

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Full-time 10-week program

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles in Cartersville, GA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Ground Support Equipment. You will assist in design and development of mechanical and electrical systems, work to project timelines, and contribute to product validation.

Education: pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. Proficiency with CAD, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist design and development of mechanical or electrical systems.
• Work within project timelines to meet schedules.
• Revise and create engineering specifications and standards.
• Develop packaging layouts for products.
• Create and test plans for product validation.
• Perform tolerance studies on components.
• Release engineering drawings and bill of materials.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) on engineering drawings.
• Document design issues found during testing.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and DFA/DFM assessments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Electrical Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Visual Basic

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Ground Support Equipment (343163)

Job Number:

343163

2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Ground Support Equipment

Why This Internship

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.

About Textron

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 vehicleframe, steering, suspension, axles, drivelines, seating, roll cages, body panels, lighting, electrical harness and electrical systemdesign, 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.

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

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