2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Ground Support Equipment

Find a- Textron; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship and training

Real project work

401(k) vesting credit

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron is offering a 2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Ground Support Equipment opportunity in Georgia. The internship provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and real project work across mechanical and electrical design tasks. You will contribute to design reviews, tolerancing, and validation activities while developing professional skills.

Paid 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend. Eligible for development opportunities and potential credit toward future employment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Software knowledge: Microsoft Office, CAD, Visual Basic or other programming languages, MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and development of mechanical or electrical systems (frames, suspension, axles, etc.).
• Adhere to project timelines and schedules.
• Revise and create engineering specifications and standards.
• Develop packaging layouts for products.
• Create, test, and analyze plans for product validation.
• Perform tolerance studies on components and assemblies.
• Release engineering drawings and BOMs for vehicles.
• Incorporate GD&T on drawings.
• Support cross-functional design reviews and DFA/DFM assessments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CAD

MATLAB

Visual Basic

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Visual Basic

Job description

2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Ground Support Equipment

Job Number: 343163

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.

Qualifications

• 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

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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

Primary Location: US-Georgia-Cartersville

Job Field: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Internship / Co-Op

Shift: First Shift

Relocation: Unavailable

Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 8:21:32 PM