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2019 Fall Co-Op - Mechanical Engineering

About Textron Systems
Harnessing agility and a broad base of expertise, Textron Systems’ innovative businesses design, manufacture, field and support comprehensive solutions that expand customer capabilities and deliver value. Textron Systems' businesses are industry-leading developers and integrators of unmanned systems, advanced marine craft, armored vehicles, intelligent battlefield and surveillance systems, geospatial management and analysis systems, intelligence software solutions, precision weapons, piston engines, test and training systems, and total lifecycle sustainment and operational services.

About Textron 
Textron is home to globally-recognized businesses, organized within five segments: Bell, Textron Aviation, Industrial, Textron Systems and Finance. Our businesses produce hundreds of products for customers around the world, in a range of industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, fuel systems, and tools and test equipment. The company continually invests in next-generation products and services designed to win in the marketplace.

Textron Systems Unmanned Systems is looking for mechanical engineering co-ops for our Mechanical Design engineering teams. These teams design and integrate military hardware on our ground, sea, and air platforms such as the Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS), the Common Unmanned Surface Vessel, (CUSV), the Shadow UAV, and the Aerosonde UAV. Textron Systems' Mechanical Engineering Co-op program provides the student an opportunity to develop a professional engineering skill set while working in a fast-paced environment with cutting edge technology.

Our co-ops are integral members of the design team, and work under the supervision of lead mechanical engineers. Daily responsibilities include research and trade studies, developing mechanical design concepts, performance calculations, structural and thermal analysis, and hands-on support of testing and troubleshooting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate basic understanding of the following:
  • Solid modeling
  • Mechanical drawings
  • Common fabrication and assembly processes
  • Structural design fundamentals
  • Fastening and joining
  • Small engine integration and subsystems
  • Operation of measurement tools, strain gages, and data acquisition systems
  • Engineering lab safety