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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 Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
The Sea Systems team in Hunt Valley is seeking a motivated, self-driven, and organized Project Engineer to join our growing group, working on innovative products within the maritime robotics domain. Current focal areas include autonomous control, advanced payload integration, vision systems, and other emerging technologies to enhance our unmanned surface vehicle platforms’ capabilities.
This interdisciplinary role involves supporting the full life cycle development of our products, including new product development, product upgrades, payload design, integration and test, and fielding solutions for military and commercial customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, and working successfully within a collaborative team environment. A strong desire to take ownership of design efforts to ensure the integration of new technology into our vehicles is essential.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Program Management to support the following:
o Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates and resource plans.
o Monitor and track project progress to support completion on time and within budget.
o Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize technical risks; develop and implement risk mitigation plans; regularly review and update risk status.
o Develop and deliver required technical CRDLs.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline team members to define scope, timeline, deliverables and resources needed to complete each task effectively.
o Coordinate with functional managers to secure and allocate cross-functional team resources, ensuring workload balance and optimal task completion.
• Support program execution, focused on the following:
o Assess project requirements and determine project goals and objectives to ensure successful completion of projects.
o Plan and oversee the integration of hardware and software solutions coordinating unit, prototype, and system level testing.
o Lead problem solving, troubleshooting, and RCCA efforts to resolve any technical difficulties encountered during development or fielding.
o Coordinate with supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure timely and cost-effective product production, maintaining quality and on-time delivery.
o Lead customer engagement to gather, clarify, and validate design specifications, through participation in working groups, Change Control Boards (CCBs), IPT meetings, and direct communications.
• Develop proposals (cost and technical) and basis of estimates for new business opportunities.
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 agility 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 the 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!
Job Summary
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
The Senior Manager of Operations will manage Manufacturing Engineering, Planning and Production Control and Logistics to execute deliveries and drive Transition-to-Production Maturation across the site. This position leads functional leaders across a variety of advanced manufacturing technologies to include electro-mechanical assembly, drone, hypersonic, advanced materials, and precision guided weapons systems.
About This Role
Responsibilities:
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering teams to mature product for production, key test events or prototype activities.
- Drive team and process growth across Manufacturing Engineering, Planning & Production Control & Logistics to enable Manufacturing Readiness maturation.
- Drive the material transition of programs into the ERP system.
- Manage across boundaries to influence others.
- Exert influence in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of their respective team.
- Ensure functional leaders can effectively conduct Performance Management when required.
- Lead functional leaders to drive day-to-day operations and prioritization within assigned work functions.
- Responsible for defect reporting and interruptions to flow, with Root Cause and Corrective Action problem solving.
- Develop, plan, organize and assign the workflow of a department (s) and ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Develop subordinate leaders via delegation of duties, coaching, and mentorship.
- Represent assigned operations areas at program operations meetings.
- Responsible for staffing of their team to meet program needs, and the assessment and development of skills and certifications to meet demand requirements.
- Interact with other managers to support program priorities.
- Recommend and justify capital equipment and tooling expenses required to meet departmental and program needs.
- Assist with writing procedures, forecasts and manpower plans, while assessing planned vs. actual performance standards.
- Ensure functional leaders pass compliance and regulatory audits relevant to their work area.
Working Conditions:
· This position is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
· This position is subject to a variety of physical and atmospheric conditions:
· This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment if the employee is exposed to noise, dust, fumes or chemicals or any other situation that would require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
· This position is subject to working conditions peculiar to this position (e.g., travel to suppliers and subcontractors if required).
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 believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
Production Planner
A Production Planner will work in the capacity of a Factory Planner, Material Planner, or Production Control Analyst depending on the business need. A Production Planner ensures that production requirements are met daily through analysis and reporting of production status, material supply/ demand alignment, and forecasting impacts. This individual will work with the management team to ensure that deadlines and schedules are met thereby preventing line stoppages and delays.
Responsibilities:
- Create, release, and update Discrete Jobs (DJs) based on analysis of Production needs, capacity, schedule, and sequencing, including regularly scheduled work and emergent requirements.
- Review material availability and perform necessary steps required to maintain schedule, including material transfers and purchase requisitions (PRs).
- Continuously review DJ start/stop dates and update as necessary.
- Plan, review and maintain production progress, to include supporting and facilitating production teams to meet daily and weekly production requirements.
- Create/maintain Production Control Boards for each craft.
- Recommend corrective action needed to maintain production schedule.
- Work closely with other departments, (i.e., Production, Warehouse, Supply Management) to manage the product flow to meet deadlines and prevent line stoppages and delays.
- Makes sure that required parts or assemblies reach the installation point at the proper time in the proper sequence and in sufficient quantity, in keeping with the schedule.
- Assess and determine reasons for delays in delivery of parts and recommends possible corrective action.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management
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 the Role
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic controls for a space-grade defense program. In this role, you’ll take full technical ownership of a high visibility project, guide a team of Electrical Engineers, and ensure smooth coordination across all contributing engineering disciplines.
This position is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, influencing product direction, and delivering hardware that performs in the most demanding environments.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the end-to-end technical execution of a major electronic development effort
- Mentor and develop a team of talented Electrical Engineers
- Oversee design, analysis, prototyping, integration, and test of space qualified electronics
- Ensure hardware integrity through comprehensive verification and qualification
- Own engineering schedules, resource planning, and milestone execution
- Coordinate closely with Cognizant Engineers, systems engineering, and cross functional partners
- Manage project budgets and performance (EVMS/CAM), seeking efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities
- Drive engineering process improvements that improve quality, speed, and robustness
- Support customer engagements, technical presentations, and major design reviews
Who We Are
We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. 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. 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 and many more.
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 agility 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.
This role is in Textron System’s Uncrewed Land and Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweandHowe.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
As a Level 4 Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader in structural simulation, composite materials analysis, and mechanical system modeling across multiple platform types. You will drive complex engineering efforts, mentor junior engineers, and provide authoritative technical insight across the product lifecycle.
Your work will influence next generation unmanned systems operating in both air and ground domains.
Job Responsibilities:
• Lead development of aero mechanical and ground vehicle mechanical hardware from concept through sustainment, spanning both Land and Air Systems.
• Own simulation strategy for major subsystems, including structural FEA, dynamic simulation, thermal and tolerance analysis, and composite structure modeling.
• Develop advanced simulation methodologies, analysis standards, and best practices for the organization.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for composites, structural sizing, and mechanical simulation.
• Review, validate, and approve analytical work produced by Level II/III engineers.
• Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary teams across structural analysis, materials, design engineering, test, and manufacturing.
• Lead trade studies, requirements decomposition, system architecture decisions, and risk reduction analysis.
• Represent mechanical and structural engineering during internal/external design reviews and customer interactions.
• Collaborate closely with test engineers to define validation strategies, correlate simulation to test results, and drive model refinement.
• Direct and perform high fidelity FEA using tools such as NX/ANSYS, including nonlinear, dynamic, thermal, and multi physics simulations.
• Lead design of composite structures, bonded assemblies, and hybrid metallic/composite components for unmanned systems.
• Oversee detailed design via CAD, ensuring manufacturability, structural performance, and configuration control.
• Author and approve substantiating analysis reports, test plans, statements of work, vendor control documents, and integration documents.
• Drive design-for-manufacture and cost effective composite fabrication strategies.
• Mentor Level I–III engineers in simulation techniques, composite design, and structural fundamentals.
• Provide task leadership and engineering judgment to ensure technical excellence across programs.
• Contribute to internal training material and process improvement initiatives.
Job Summary:
Working with cross-functional commodity teams, the Supplier Quality Engineer represents the quality function in the selection of new suppliers, qualification of new suppliers and improvement of existing suppliers. Activities include conducting supplier quality system and process assessments, identifying and executing of process improvement projects, facilitating quality improvement education within the supply base, trouble shooting for quality issues, and establishing continuous quality improvement as a way of life within supplier facilities.
Position Responsibilities:
· Conduct supplier audits to quality standards and in support of supplier selection and improvement.
· Drive effective root cause analyses and corrective action for Lycoming and its customers. Spearheads process improvement activities at supplier facilities.
· Facilitate preventative actions and supplier process control projects that improve quality of product delivered to Lycoming Engines.
· Compile and analyze data to make decisions to drive supplier quality improvement.
· Provide a clear vision of supplier quality strategy and processes for supplier teams.
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 Supply Chain business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
The Senior Manager of Property Management will report directly to the Senior Director of Strategic Operations. This multifaceted role is responsible for overseeing all real estate transactions across Textron Systems, as well as managing the facilities teams at the Hunt Valley, MD and Goose Creek, SC locations. Key responsibilities include providing leadership and accountability for business operational needs across various business domains, functional organizations, and facility operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, strong strategic thinking, excellent problem-solving skills, and outstanding communication abilities, with a strong focus on customer service.
Responsibilities
· Responsible for administration over Textron Systems real estate portfolio, helping to facilitate changes in leases, property acquisitions, and property sales. To include supporting pre-lease commencement activities (Tenant Improvements, Construction, Branding)
· Maintaining Lease Harbor (real estate portfolio software) & supporting Corporate Real Estate team with requested actions
· Coordinating with Corporate Risk & FM Global for maintaining insurance documentation & supporting facilities related recommendations
· Facilitation of lease execution & renews within DOA amongst legal, accounting, and the businesses
· Responsible for Facilities & Maintenance team in Hunt Valley MD & Goose Creek SC
o Budgeting and Financials: Managing operating and capital improvement budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and vendor invoicing
o Oversees all building operations, maintenance, and capital projects providing a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment
o Lead facilities team, oversee vendor contracts, and implement strategic plans for space planning & sustainability
o Partnering with EHS to ensure compliance & managing renovations
· Building and maintain relationships with business leaders, coordinating & providing executive level decision briefs & reporting
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 Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Textron Systems is seeking employees to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join the Crewed Land Systems team as Program Manager, Manufacturing. This position directs all manufacturing-related scope for the ARV from inception to completion, including the transition to production. This role will establish readiness of the entire manufacturing value chain including internal and external operations for the required deliverables. The Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver program performance and results. Specific responsibilities and job duties include:
· Creates, implements and executes the manufacturing plan per contract requirements
· Drives manufacturing quality assurance implementation and readiness for production
· Creating, implementing, maintaining and executing program plans to achieve cost, schedule and quality objectives for assigned scope
· Leads coordination with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure program requirements are met and result in end-user success
· Leads efforts for major program reviews related to manufacturing and supply efforts including process verifications and supplier production readiness reviews
· Detects program issues and risks, and implements corrective actions and mitigation strategies to realign efforts with project goals
· Identifies program opportunities for improvements and defines promotion plans
· Serves as a Point of Contact with external and internal stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, milestones, and potential challenges of assigned scope
· Coordinates manufacturing program forecasting, resource planning, and budgeting
· Adherence to established program processes and procedures
· Performing other tasks as assigned
· This position requires travel approximately 15-25% of the time
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
The Procurement Category Manager owns and is responsible for planning, executing, and managing the strategy and ensuring execution of a variety of high dollar, high complexity systems, materials and services in support of assigned product lines. This role will be responsible for supplier selection, negotiation and creation of long-term agreements and management of large and complex supplier programs.
Responsibilities
• Lead several supply chain sourcing projects concurrently across assigned product categories.
• Evaluate, analyze and assess trends and advancements in materials, technologies, sources of supply and the market to establish supply solutions.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and selecting potential suppliers/partners for systems, materials and services.
• Ensure proper assessments and audits in conjunction with Supplier Quality are accomplished to confirm qualifications and capabilities of potential subcontractors.
• Prepares requests for proposals, obtains proposals, supports cost proposals, prepares cost or price analysis and establishes negotiation strategy.
• Negotiates all aspects of high-value, major subcontracts, or long-term agreement in collaboration with programs, Engineering and Supplier Quality including scope of work, pricing and payments, and all contract terms and conditions.
• Prepares procurement documents in accordance with appropriate company and customer requirements, including contract, statements of work, technical specifications, data requirements and special provisions as required.
• Take appropriate actions to ensure contract compliance and performance, including coordination with other departments as well as effective communications with suppliers to assure their understanding of key issues, risks, objectives, and milestones of the program.
• Manage multiple supplier contracts to ensure performance and execution to contract requirements, including regular reviews.
• Collaborate with tactical procurement, planning, scheduling, engineering, supplier quality and operations to meet the needs of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• May occasionally need to accommodate support in different time zones.
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 Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
Job Summary:
Textron Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Operations to support the Textron Systems team in Hunt Valley, Md. He/She will report directly to the Sr. Vice President, Air, Land and Sea Systems and will provide leadership and accountability for all manufacturing operations at the Hunt Valley, MD location. This position is responsible for establishing the vision, goals and metrics across the manufacturing organization that supports the various Air, Land and Sea programs.
Responsibilities:
Culture
· Develop relationships to create trusted partners across the organization in executing to common business goals.
· Develop overall culture for continuous improvement
· Promote a culture of ownership from up front planning through delivering the product to the customer
· Ensure compliance in all aspect of manufacturing operations to internal procedures, the Quality Management System and ISO 9001/AS9100
· Foster collaboration and partnerships throughout all site locations
· Drive use of standardized lean & quality tools, share best practices, and benchmark world class companies to achieve a higher level of Operational Excellence.
Talent
· Evaluate organizational design and recommend improvements to optimize resources
· Plan, assign and direct work, provide promotional and salary recommendations, coach, train and develop talent, and address complaints and resolve personnel problems to establish and maintain employee performance standards.
Strategy
· Develop and execute roadmap to achieve long-term operational success
· Establish and execute capital planning for the manufacturing functions
· Develop and execute the manufacturing strategies in support of New Product Development (NPD) that satisfy near term demands of development programs and support long term vision of transitioning to a full rate production
Process
· Communicate problem resolution to customers and senior management
· Analyze data, identify areas of opportunity, and implement improvements or corrective actions to address inefficiencies or quality issues
· Develop manufacturing and quality plans in support of Proposals and Awarded Programs
Budgeting
· Develop manufacturing Cost Bids for proposals as well as initial baseline budgets and estimates to completes for awarded programs
· Manage direct and indirect budgets
Tools
· Maintain and improve the Enterprise Quality Dashboard
· Maintain and improve the Warehouse Dashboard
· Maintain and improve the Planning Dashboard
Maintain and improve the resource Load/Capacity System