2027 Summer Intern - Aerospace Engineering – Fort Worth

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron offers a U.S. aerospace engineering internship in Fort Worth. You will create airframe designs, develop model-based definitions, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical problems.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an aerospace degree, have at least 60 credits, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The program runs for 10 weeks during the summer, with paid, full-time commitment and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 60 college credits completed by start date.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA; high GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis.
• Create model-based definition with 3D annotations for airframe components and BOMs.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, or other teams to resolve problems.
• Respond to data/action requests from procurement, manufacturing, tooling, etc.

Skills

CATIA CAD

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

60 college credits completed

GPA 3.0+

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.

At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA’s first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real-world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club.

Day in the Life of an Aerospace Engineering Intern

• Create airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis.
• Create model-based definition, which includes 3D annotations, for detail, assembly, and installation of airframe components and engineering bill of materials.
• Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems.
• Specific tasks include responding to data/action requests from procurement, manufacturing, tooling, etc.
• Execute Tasks to Cost and Schedule Requirements.
• Support supplier/teammate design activity.
• Support test activity, including test plan development, execution, and reports.

What You’ll Need:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Aerospace Engineering required
• Minimum 60 college credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2027) or prior Bell internship experience
• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1- August 6, 2027
• 3.0 minimum overall, undergraduate GPA strongly preferred

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Exposure to CATIA/ advanced CAD systems, component design experience
• Exposure to advanced analysis tools such as ANSYS, NASTRAN
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes.

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

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.

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

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

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM