2027 Summer Intern Mechanical Engineering Fort Worth

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship & training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit upon full-time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth offers a 2027 Summer Intern position in Mechanical Engineering. You'll work on real projects, gaining hands-on experience with tiltrotor systems and advanced CAD/analysis tools like CATIA, ANSYS, and NASTRAN.

Expect mentorship and a 10-week, full-time schedule from June 1 to August 6, 2027. You must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (60 credits by start) with a 3.0 GPA, and be able to complete the full internship period.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Mechanical 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to advanced analysis tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN) and component analysis.
• Learn Systems Engineering processes from requirements through verification.
• Design, build, and test a complex vehicle to specific requirements and specifications.

Skills

CAD tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

GD&T

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA CAD

Job description

2027 Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineering - Fort Worth

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 a Mechanical 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:

• Gain exposure to advanced analysis tools, ANSYS, NASTRAN, component analysis experience.
• Learn Systems Engineering processes, from requirements through verification.
• Get hands on experience working with a team to design, build, and test a complex vehicle to specific requirements and specifications

Qualifications

What You'll Need:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Mechanical 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, ANSYS, NASTRAN, component analysis experience.
• Familiarity with defining and interpreting GD&T.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes, from requirements through verification.
• System integration experience, integrating complex systems, including sensors, components, complex electronic hardware, and software.

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.

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.

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Recruiting Company:

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location:

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Function:

Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Job Type:

Internship / Co-Op

Shift:

First Shift

Job Posting:

09/01/2026, 1:00:00 AM