2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Ground Support Equipment

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship

Training opportunities

Real project work

401(k) vesting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles in Cartersville, GA is offering a 10-week full-time internship for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. You will assist in the design and development of vehicle systems, gain hands-on experience, and work on real projects alongside experienced engineers.

You'll contribute to tasks such as drafting, component design, GD&T, and product validation, while receiving mentorship, structured training, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with CAD and engineering software is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of mechanical/electrical vehicle systems.
• Work within project timelines to meet schedules.
• Revise and create functional specs and design standards.
• Develop packaging layouts and support product validation plans.
• Participate in design reviews and DFA/DFM assessments.

Skills

CAD

Visual Basic

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

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 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.

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

Recruiting Timeline:

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

Primary Location

US-Georgia-Cartersville

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Relocation

Unavailable

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 3:21:32 PM