2027 Summer Intern Engineering Johnson City TN

Textron; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full-time 10-week internship

Mentorship, training, and development

Real project work and hands-on

401(k) vesting credit

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron's Bell division in Johnson City, TN is seeking an Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience on real aerospace projects alongside seasoned engineers.

During the internship, you will work on design and analysis using CAD/CAE, support project engineers, and contribute to prototype testing in a 10-week program from June 1 to August 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 60 college credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2026) or prior Bell internship experience.
• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1- August 7, 2026.
• 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers via hands-on engineering and design of new products.
• Use CAD/CAE for engineering drawings and/or analysis of new products.
• Perform secondary research in the successful resolution of engineering problems
• Lead manufacture and performance test of engineering prototypes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

2027 Summer Intern - Engineering - Johnson City, TN

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.

Description

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 Engineering Intern

We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate. From tiltrotor technology to tail sitting vehicles, our engineers work across a wide portfolio of aircraft programs. As an Engineering Intern at Bell, you can expect to:

• Assist project engineers via "hands-on" engineering and design of new products.
• Use CAD/CAE for engineering drawings and/or analysis of new products.
• Perform secondary research in the successful resolution of engineering problems
• Lead manufacture and performance test of engineering prototypes

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 60 college credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2026) or prior Bell internship experience.
• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1- August 7, 2026.
• 3.0 GPA preferred.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Interest in design engineering and/or structural analysis
• Drive for results, ambition, energy and perseverance
• Collaborative skills and analytical skills
• Leadership, teamwork, project management, delegation, collaborative conceptual design process
• Willingness to learn, willing to work on anything require, self-motivated
• Show signs of passion beyond being a good student

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.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Piney Flats

Job Function: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Internship / Co-Op

Shift: First Shift

Relocation: Unavailable

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

Job Number: 343192