IP Strategy Intern — Paid, Mentored, Real Projects

Textron; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules at select locations

Job summary

Textron is offering a paid, full-time 10-week summer IP internship designed to give hands-on experience in invention identification, IP strategy, and competitive analysis. You will support engineering teams while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field and meet citizenship/security clearance requirements.

Join Textron to work on real projects, gain mentorship, and develop practical skills in intellectual property within a defense and aerospace context.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications.
• Requires US Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support IP program including invention identification, freedom to operate analysis, IP strategy, etc.
• Support Competitor Monitoring
• Assist engineering resources with reviewing and analyzing industry patent portfolios to manage risk and gain competitive intelligence.
• Assist with IP training
• Assist with trademark matters such as knock out searches, marketing material (proper use), gathering specimens for the USPTO etc.

Skills

Communication skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Intern - Intellectual Property - Hunt Valley, MD (342589)

2027 Intern - Intellectual Property - Hunt Valley, MD (

Job Number:

342589 )

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.

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

A Day in the Life of an Intellectual Property Intern:

Support IP program including invention identification, freedom to operate analysis, IP strategy, etc

Support Competitor Monitoring

Assist engineering resources with reviewing and analyzing industry patent portfolios to manage risk and gain competitive intelligence.

Assist with IP training

Assist with trademark matters such as knock out searches, marketing material (proper use), gathering specimens for the USPTO etc.

Qualifications

What You'll Need:

Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related technical field.

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications.

Requires US Citizen: “This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.”

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.

Qualifications

• What You'll Need:

  • Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related technical field.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications.

  • Requires US Citizen: “This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.”

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 Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour.

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.