2027 Summer Intern - Engineering - Johnson City, TN

Job description

2027 Summer Intern \- Engineering \- Johnson City, TN

Description

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 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\.

AI Readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI\-enabled tools responsibly and effectively\. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI\-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards\. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment\.

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\.

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\. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations \(ITAR\) and/or the Export Administration Regulations \(EAR\)\.

The ITAR/EAR defines a U\.S\. person as a U\.S\. Citizen, U\.S\. Permanent Resident \(i\.e\. 'Green Card Holder'\), Political Asylee, or Refugee\. Non\-U\.S\. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export\-restricted information\.

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, 1:00:00 AM

Job Number

343192