2027 Summer Intern - Fire Protection Engineer - Fort Worth, TX

Summary

2027 Summer Intern – Fire Protection Engineer – Fort Worth, TX

Description

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 Fire Protection 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 a fire protection intern at Bell, you can expect to:

• Assist in design and analysis of fire protection systems

• Code and Standards Compliance

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments

• Testing and Inspections

• Provide project support

• Communicate and Coordinate

• Data collection and analysis

Qualifications

What You Will Need

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Fire Protection required.

• Minimum 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2026) or prior Bell internship experience

• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1 – August 7, 2026.

• 3.0 GPA Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates that are rising Sophomore or Junior classification during the 2025 internship.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Understanding of Fire Protection Systems

• Analytical Skills: Problem Solving

• Knowledge of Codes and Standards

• Verbal/Presentation Skills

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.

Recruiting Timeline: 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.

EEO Statement

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.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Support Services
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Unavailable
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Job Number: 343217

Job Description

2027 Summer Intern – Fire Protection Engineer – Fort Worth, TX

Description

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 Fire Protection 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 a fire protection intern at Bell, you can expect to:

• Assist in design and analysis of fire protection systems

• Code and Standards Compliance

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments

• Testing and Inspections

• Provide project support

• Communicate and Coordinate

• Data collection and analysis

Qualifications

What You Will Need

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Fire Protection required.

• Minimum 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2026) or prior Bell internship experience

• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1 – August 7, 2026.

• 3.0 GPA Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates that are rising Sophomore or Junior classification during the 2025 internship.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Understanding of Fire Protection Systems

• Analytical Skills: Problem Solving

• Knowledge of Codes and Standards

• Verbal/Presentation Skills

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.

Recruiting Timeline: 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.

EEO Statement

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.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Support Services
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Unavailable
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Job Number: 343217