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Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System’s
About This Role
We are seeking a talented Test Engineer with a Mechanical or Test Engineering background for the Wilmington, MA location. As a Test Engineer, you will perform planning, coordination, and execution of component, subsystem, and system level tests as well as other evaluation activities across the program. A strong candidate will possess at least 2 years related experience. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined team environment and directly support our nation's war fighters. Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression.
Responsibilities
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
· Planning, coordination, and scheduling test and evaluation activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/program requirements and engineering and quality standards
· Preparing and/or reviewing test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews and test reports for functional, environmental, and field tests
· Supporting in-house and field data collection activities including setup and operation of data acquisition systems, accelerometers, strain gauges, high speed cameras, and other test instrumentation
· Supporting test activities including product installation, integration, test, data acquisition and analysis
· Performing preliminary “quick-look” analysis and provide post-test debriefs to engineering team and customers
· Coordination with appropriate program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases
· 10 - 15% Travel
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s
About This Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled System Safety Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the systems safety engineering efforts and supporting the development of complex military systems. Your expertise and technical knowledge will be crucial in ensuring the successful design, integration, and implementation of cutting-edge defense technologies. As a key member of our engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our military customers.
Responsibilities
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
Working as part of a multidisciplined team during the development phase of complex systems that require critical safety controls
Executing system safety and software safety programs including analyzing explosive, mechanical, electrical, and software systems for hazards
Developing system safety architectures and oversight of implementation and verification of hazard mitigations at both system and subsystem levels while assuring compliance with other key system performance requirements
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About this Role
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Robotics/UAS Engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and will help us design, build, test, and evaluate UAS-based systems. The ideal candidate will be interested in working with all aspects of UAS software, mechanical, and electrical development within a multi-disciplinary team. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and enjoys taking ideas from concept to reality.
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and iterate mechanical components and assemblies.
- Integrate UAS hardware and software, including payload systems, sensors, and communication links.
- Develop embedded software and integrate sensor payloads on onboard computers and microcontrollers.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless hardware and software integration.
- Conduct system-level testing and troubleshooting to ensure reliability and performance under various operational conditions.
- Plan, execute, and document validation tests for new and existing UAS designs.
- Perform detailed diagnostics and analysis of mechanical, electrical, and software components during system evaluations.
- Maintain detailed records of design processes, test results, and integration procedures.
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews to improve product architecture.
- Write comprehensive technical reports and weekly project updates.
Position Title: Sr. Quality Engineer
Business Name: Lycoming Engines
Function: Quality
Reports to: Manager Internal Quality
Grade: Job Code:
SUMMARY
The Sr. Quality Engineer will oversee quality assurance processes, implement quality control measures, and drive continuous improvement. This role will develop, implement, and maintain protocols and procedures to ensure products are manufactured and assembled to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with Six Sigma methodologies, AS9100 standards, and FAA regulatory requirements. A deep understanding of advanced quality tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Value Stream Mapping is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops, implements, and maintains quality assurance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and FAA regulatory requirements.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformances and improve product quality.
• Performs internal audits and supports third party audits (ex. AS9100) to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develops and maintains quality documentation, including inspection plans, control plans, and quality reports.
• Utilizes advanced quality tools such as Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and Value Stream Mapping to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
• Provides training and support to team members on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitors and analyzes quality performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Supports new product development and introduction processes to ensure quality requirements are met from concept to production.
• Leads and participates in improvement projects and initiatives.
About This Role
Lycoming Engines seeks a Supervisor to lead a dynamic team of production associates, including mechanics, technicians and skilled trades to support production, development, assembly and testing of engine products and systems. This person will be a charismatic leader and change agent capable of driving relentless improvement, motivating team members and leading them to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, developing, directing, counseling and disciplining employees in a fair and consistent manner
· Lead and direct employees in various size operations departments
· Develop and improve operations towards best in class standards including but not limited to talent, processes and facilities
· Assists in developing plant Lean competencies including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Controls, Materials / Tools at Point-of-Use, SMED (setup reduction), Flow, Kanban, Cell Layout, Waste Reduction, supplier interface and development.
· Supervise bargained personnel to insure efficient manpower utilization and assist with planning
· Proactively participate in cross-functional efforts and teams to support Lycoming Premier initiatives
· Responsible for the training and development of all bargaining unit personnel
· Administer the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and collaborate with union leaders in the resolution of shop issues
· Assist with selection, installation, operation and on-going maintenance of equipment and systems
· Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies
Position Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Business Name: Lycoming Engines
Function: Quality
Reports to: Manager External Quality
SUMMARY
The Supplier Quality Engineer will oversee quality assurance processes, implement quality control measures, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves the development, implementation, and maintenance of protocols and procedures to ensure products are manufactured and assembled to the highest standards. Additionally, the Senior Quality Engineer will lead process improvement activities at supplier facilities to enhance product quality for Lycoming Engines. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Six Sigma methodologies, AS9100 standards, and FAA regulatory requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leads, plans, organizes, monitors, and conducts supplier audits to quality standards (AS9100) in support of supplier selection and improvement.
• Drives effective root cause analyses and corrective actions for Lycoming Engines and its customers.
• Spearheads process improvement activities at supplier facilities.
• Facilitate preventive actions and supplier process control projects that improve the quality of products delivered to Lycoming Engines.
• Compiles and analyzes data to make informed decisions to drive supplier quality improvement.
• Evaluates suppliers’ performance and implements necessary enhancements.
• Works closely with the receiving inspection team to resolve any issues with parts or paperwork from suppliers.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team for supplier review and development.
• Provides a clear vision of supplier quality strategy and processes to supplier teams.
• Conducts frequent supplier site visits to ensure compliance and foster continuous improvement.
Who We Are
We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.
But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.
We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the ability of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.
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 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!
About This Role
The (Associate) Program Master Scheduler is responsible for development, coordination, and implementation of the Program Master Schedules and their integration into the program work products. The position will be a part of the program team and work day-to-day with the program managers and control account managers.
- Develop and maintain the Program Integrated Master Plan/Schedule associated with the entire project lifecycle from RFP to program closeout that are compliant to applicable DIDs, PASEG, GASP and WBS Standards
- Lead regular status review meetings to capture accomplishments, resource and duration adjustments as well as maintain interdependencies
- Ensure integration and synchronization of cost and schedule data
- Advises the Program Manager and Control Account Managers on schedule performance, forecasts, and risks
- Identifies, negotiates, and resolves conflicts between the stakeholders in the scheduling process
- Participate in external and internal reviews of the schedule, including surveillance and audits
- Other duties as assigned
Subcontracts Manager (Individual Contributor)
Description
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
About This Role
The Marine Systems business is seeking a Subcontract Manager (Individual Contributor) for the New Orleans, LA location. The Subcontract Manager will own a subset of acquisitions for a major defense program, under the supervisor of a Sr. Subcontracts Manager, and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic Marine Systems SCM & Program Office.
This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure supplier program execution that meets mission objectives. A successful candidate in this role will be action-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and exhibit a team mentality.
Responsibilities:
- The Subcontract Manager will have responsibilities including but not limited to the following:
- Partnering with Program Mgt to consolidate subcontractor contractual requirements and specifications into accurate comprehensive requests for proposal (RFP) prior to the issuance of RFPs to prospective subcontractors.
- Examining bid responses and initiating cost and pricing analysis using results thereof combined with program objectives to develop negotiation strategy and negotiate price, terms and work scope.
- Negotiating, placing, and managing of complex, high dollar subcontracts within a government acquisition environment, including both cost and fixed price material and service type subcontracts.
- Originating formal subcontract documents and coordinating inputs and approvals from both functional and programmatic leadership stakeholders including all pertinent government Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements when applicable.
- Understanding the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and critical path for the supplier subset of the program and executing any mitigation efforts to ensure on-time / early completion of tasking.
- Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of subcontractor program components to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner to Contract requirements.
- Monitoring subcontractor performance, identifying issues early on to implement corrective actions with the Supplier Development team
- Participating in program meetings, obtaining data and requirements which must be transmitted to or obtained from subcontractors via correspondence or telephone.
- Working creatively to solve supplier and external customer problems and communicating program progress both internally and externally.
- Facilitating, maintaining and controlling all correspondence between Textron Systems and subcontractor.
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s Legal business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
The Principal Export/Import Compliance Analyst will proactively oversee all export compliance matters for Textron Marine & Land located in Slidell, Louisiana. S/he will interact with employees at all levels and will work both independently and with other members of the business and members of the Legal, Contracts & Compliance Department staff on a variety of interesting international trade compliance matters. The role requires successful management of a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• May serve as an Empowered Official
• Provide a full range of proactive export compliance guidance to program management, contracts, procurement, business development, shipping, security and other functional areas within the Company
• Prepare and submit DDTC and Commerce license applications, Technical Assistance
• Assist in the research and interpretation of export compliance regulations
• Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements and Warehousing Distribution Agreements
• Determine the applicability of ITAR exemptions, ECCNs and use of Commerce exceptions
• Work collaboratively with in-house attorneys and outside counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Support responses to Customs queries such as CF28s & CF29s.
• Provide support in connection with internal/external audits and investigations
• Track application status, maintain database of granted export approvals, satisfy record-keeping requirements, and prepare required reports
• Perform self-assessments
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date Export Compliance Policies, Procedures and Manuals
• Plan and conduct employee training
• Facilitate/Coordinate product reclassification as a result of export regulatory changes
• Other duties as assigned in the areas of export classifications, export/import compliance support, and product movement.
• Ability to back up I/E team as needed
Job Description:
*This role is open at multiple levels. Candidates will be hired at a level consistent with their background and experience.
The Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Compliance Analyst for Textron Systems, is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the 32 EVM guidelines across the company for their assigned programs. This role requires integration with the program teams and acts as a support function providing guidance, training, document review, internal surveillance prep as well as interaction with DCMA, DCAA and customers.
The Sr Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Compliance Analyst, will be primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with EVM guidance across the company. This includes applying project management oversight to assigned projects, developing/designing and implementing new or revised departmental policies, programs, techniques, and methods. Will provide financial and scheduling guidance to Program Management teams through the EV Core Team. Position requires a working knowledge of the Earned Value Management (EVM) Industry Standard, EIA 748 (current version).
Responsibilities include:
Level 2 Responsibilities Include:
- Supports the development and preparation of program baselines and financial forecasts, estimate at complete (EAC) development and reviews, preparation of financial packages, EVMS reporting and compliance support, audit support, baseline development, financial and investigative analysis, and real-time information and analysis to PMs, CAMs and Finance Management.
- Closely supports PM team and collaborates with other functions including scheduling, contracts, procurement, ops finance, and central finance
- Supports Textron Systems EVMS policy, process, tools, training and performance assessment
- Operates within the guidelines of DFAR, and related EVM guidance.
- Provides specialized EVM analysis and develops specialized reports using analytical tools as required
- Reviews BCRs, IPMRs/IPMDARs, VARs, CAPs, WADs for compliance with Textron Systems and Government requirements
- Works across departmental lines to support the implementation of system enhancements to improve the accessibility, accuracy, and reliability of information
- Works closely with cross functional teams and departments to ensure compliance.
- Supports customer audits and reviews. Communicates with DCMA on a regular basis regarding EVMS assessments.
- Leads internal ongoing surveillance in preparation for external customer surveillance
- Required to teach various EVM trainings
Level 3 Responsibilities Include:
- Supports program teams in the development and preparation of program baselines and financial forecasts, estimate at complete (EAC) development and reviews, preparation of financial packages, EVMS reporting and compliance support, audit support, baseline development and internal integrated baseline reviews, financial and investigative analysis, and real-time information and analysis to PMs, CAMs and Finance Management
- Closely supports PM team and collaborates with other functions including scheduling, contracts, procurement and central finance
- Leads and mentors’ financial analysts and program master schedulers
- Supports Textron Systems EVMS policy, process, tools, training and performance assessment in accordance with EVMS 32 guidelines
- Provides specialized EVM analysis and develops specialized reports using analytical tools as required
- Reviews BCRs, CPRs, IPMRs, VARs, CAPs, WADs for compliance with AAI and Government requirements
- Works across departmental lines to support the implementation of system enhancements to improve the accessibility, accuracy and reliability of information
- Supports customer audits and reviews to include program management team preparation for DCMA’s yearly Standard Surveillance Plan
Communicates with DCMA on a regular basis regarding EVMS assessments
Pay range for level II is $72,600 - $108,800
Pay range for level III $89800 - $135,600