2027 Intern - Autonomy Engineer (Air Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD

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.

Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Work with teams and products that directly support our service men and women who engage in combat operations around the world.

• As an integral member of the design team, you'll work under the supervision of lead electrical engineers and focus on Land Systems products

• Performing research and trade studies

• Developing electrical design concepts

• Generating Technical Data Packages such as drawings using CAD

• Conducting performance calculations and simulations

• Hands-on support of testing, troubleshooting and vehicle production build

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• A good working knowledge of CAD modeling using a major design software package (i.e., AutoCad , SolidWorks); computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office products including Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and excellent written/verbal communication.

• A minimum of two years of course work completed: Basic understanding of analog & digital circuits, common fabrication & assembly processes, AC/ DC power systems and power load calculations, computer architectures, electrical subassemblies and cable design, PCB design & embedded coding, debugging of electrical assemblies, test & engineering analysis reports, EO/IR systems, operation of multimeters & oscilloscopes, and engineering lab safety as required.

• Ability to work 40 hours/week (This schedule is on a combination 5/8, 4/10, with every other Friday off!)

• 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.