2026 Fall Co-Op Mechanical Engineer (Crewed Land)

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Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Slidell, Louisiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

You will support the mechanical engineering team by performing research, developing design concepts, and creating engineering drawings. Additionally, you will provide hands-on support for the fabrication, assembly, and testing of vehicle subsystems.

Qualifications

You are pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and possess a solid foundation in mechanical design principles. You have experience with computer-aided design tools and are proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Mechanical Design

CAD

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Pro-E

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job Description

Job Requirements

This role is in Textron System’s Land Systems - Crewed Land business area.

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

  • As an integral member of the design team, you’ll work under the supervision of the mechanical engineering manager and focus on Land Systems products 
  • Performing research and trade studies. 
  • Developing mechanical design concepts. 
  • Creating and updating engineering drawings. 
  • Hands-on support of fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting. 
  • Design focus can consist of a combination of the following subsystems, depending on current needs: Vehicle hull structure, powertrain, suspension, steering, seating, auxiliary systems, and/or special equipment. 
  • The ideal candidate should have a passion for vehicles and transformational systems technology, accompanied with exceptional communication skills, great attitude, be a result-oriented team player, and a great problem-solver. 



Work Experience

Qualifications 

  • Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 
  • Must be able to demonstrate a solid foundation in mechanical design principles. 
  • Ability to use computer-aided design tools is required; computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 
  • Ability to work 40 hours/week (This schedule is on a combination 5/8, 4/10, with every other Friday off!) 
  • Experience in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or Pro-E preferred. 
  • Member of Baja SAE, Formula SAE, SAE Clean Snowmobile, or other vehicle related experience preferred. 
  • This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. 



Benefits

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences and unique perspectives. 

Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples of benefits our interns can take advantage of! 

  • Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedulethat varies by allowing for additional days off such as 5/8, 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work! 
  • Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor. 
  • Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more! 
  • Career Development & Training Opportunities: We believe our people are our number 1 asset. At Textron Systems, we offer shadowing opportunities, mentorship programs and both on-site and virtual formal training to help our team grow in their careers. 
  • Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers many additional benefits you can take advantage of as well! 
  • Pay Range: For our intern program the pay ranges are determined by factors such as anticipated graduation year.

Who We Are 

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming and ATAC. 

The segment offers 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.

Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big. 

 Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! 


Why Fall Co-Op with Textron Systems?

As a Fall Co-Op with Textron Systems, you’ll become part of a team that is ALL IN, providing enduring solutions for a complex world. TOGETHER, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today. During your Co-Op period in you will connect with people across multiple disciplines and locations, giving you exposure to new projects and mentorship. Below are a few, of many, additional highlights of the Fall Co-Op experience:

  • Networking with fellow employees and leadership across Textron Systems.
  • Opportunity to internally apply to full-time positions, new Co-Ops, or summer internships.
  • Employee Resource Group (ERG) participation including volunteer days, events, and collaboration


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