2027 Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineering – Fort Worth

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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