Entry Level – Mechanical Engineering

2027 Entry Level - Mechanical Engineering (January) Description

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one - contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

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.

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 Engineer at Bell, you can expect to:

• Use advanced analysis tools, ANSYS, NASTRAN, for component analysis.

• Develop systems engineering processes, from requirements through verification.

• Work in a test lab environment to evaluate mechanical and/or materials testing at a coupon or component level.

• Work with a team to design, build, and test a complex vehicle to specific requirements and specifications.

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Mechanical Engineering required

• 0-2 years of relevant experience

• Available to work full time, onsite starting in January 2027

• 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.

• Lab experience with mechanical and/or materials testing at a coupon or component level.

• Hands on experience working with a team to design, build, and test a complex vehicle to specific requirements and specifications.

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation

• Day-one health and wellness benefits

• Retirement savings options

• Tuition reimbursement

• Alternative work schedules at select locations

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

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.

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.

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.

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Location:

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Function: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Entry Job

Shift: First Shift