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
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 TextronTextron 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.