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 Software/Computer Science 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 familiarity with Systems Engineering processes, from requirements through verification.
Develop software / coding experience using C++, C#, Matlab and other industry standard development environments.
Learn control system design and modeling
What You’ll Need:
Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science 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:
Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes, from requirements through verification.
Software / coding experience using C++, C#, Matlab and other industry standard development environments.
Control system design and modeling using Simulink, and implementation on hardware.
Software verification test experience in high fidelity hardware-in-the-loop (HILS) environments using integrated flight dynamic modeling of air vehicle performance
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
