Firmware Engineer Intern — Weapons Systems

Cessna Aircraft Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full-time 10-week internship

Mentorship and training

Real project work

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a 2027 Intern - Firmware Engineer (Weapons) in Hunt Valley, MD. The role focuses on writing and debugging firmware, documenting designs, and collaborating with hardware teams to resolve issues. This 10-week internship provides mentorship, real project work, and hands-on practice to build foundational skills in firmware engineering.

Current enrollment in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required; applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week.
• Able to collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Capable of meeting deadlines with input from other engineers.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with engineers to write and debug firmware code.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation detailing firmware design and test procedures.
• Working with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Participating in design and code reviews to improve firmware quality.
• Gain hands-on experience in firmware development and testing environments.

Skills

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Python

C

Digital Systems

Electrical Circuits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a 2027 Intern - Firmware Engineer (Weapons) in Hunt Valley, MD. The role focuses on writing and debugging firmware, documenting designs, and collaborating with hardware teams to resolve issues. This 10-week internship provides mentorship, real project work, and hands-on practice to build foundational skills in firmware engineering.

Current enrollment in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required; applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance.