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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 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 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 Information Technology 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 an accomplished Senior Data Architect/Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in architecting and delivering modern data platforms using Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Medallion Architecture. The ideal candidate has strong experience in data warehousing, lakehouse best practices, ACID transaction processing, and designing scalable data ecosystems that support advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning workloads.

Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Platform Engineering

• Design, develop, and implement large-scale data processing systems and solutions using Azure Databricks.
• Architect and build Medallion Architecture layers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to ensure efficient data pipeline processing from raw data to cleaned and enriched datasets.
• Build ACID-compliant pipelines leveraging Delta Lake features such as transaction logs, schema enforcement, time travel, and versioning.
• Develop and optimize ELT (Extract, Load, Transact) processes using Databricks and other Azure services to support data warehousing, analytics, and reporting requirements.
• Create data architectures that support AI and machine learning cases, including feature engineering pipelines, large-scale data preprocessing, and high-performance data retrieval for model training inference.
• Apply data modeling best practices including Kimball vs Inmon methodologies, 3NF normalization, denormalization, dimensional modeling, and hybrid lakehouse patterns.
• Architect solutions that support both OLTP and OLAP workloads with appropriate storage, compute, and performance strategies.

Data Modeling, Performance, & Optimization

• Develop logical and physical data models that scale for BI, analytics, predictive modeling, and ML training pipelines.
• Apply principles such as normalization/denormalization, partitioning, indexing, constraints, and schema design to enable optimized data processing.
• Conduct query tuning using execution plans, join optimization, Spark performance tuning, caching strategies, and workload segregation.
• Review, optimize, and design complex transformations, including nested functions, window functions, CTEs, and ML feature creation logic.

 Data Governance, Security, & Best Practices

• Implement end-to-end data governance including metadata management, data quality, lineage, and documentation.
• Apply security best practices including schema-based security, ACLs, role-based access control, and integration with Azure AD and Key Vault.
• Ensure reliability, auditability, and recoverability across all layers of the lakehouse platform.
• Monitor data pipelines and implement error handling, logging, and alerting mechanisms to ensure data quality and reliability.

Data Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with data science, analytics, business, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality datasets for BI, ML, and AI solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior data engineers and team members.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Provide documentation and training for end-users and team members to ensure seamless adoption and usage of data solutions.

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

We believe people should love what they do.  In this role, the Sr. Contracts Specialist shall proactively provide support to contract management and directors of a particular in administering government, international and commercial contracts. Under the direction of leadership, they will support all aspects of contract management throughout the contracting process, from pre-proposal activities through contract closure. In performing this role, the Contracts Specialist will:

• Support the review and risk analysis of solicitations and terms and conditions in coordination with your supervisor.
• Participate in bid/no bid decisions and proposal review meetings.
• Review cost proposals, maintain cost and pricing data records for TINA compliance, support fact-finding, DCAA audits, and negotiations.
• Proactively administer a variety of contracts (government/commercial, domestic/international) of all types (cost reimbursement, fixed price, incentive, award fee, IDIQ, time and material, etc.) and modifications thereto. 
• Prepare and coordinate business correspondence, generate required contract-related reports, and maintain accurate and complete contract files and records for the company.
• Remain actively engaged with (and serve as an integral member of) designated program teams and develop strong interfaces with personnel in other functional areas. 
• Participate in program reviews, monitor program performance (contract schedules, deliverables, funding, invoicing, and payments), and notify contract managers or directors of potential non-compliances or other problems that could have an adverse impact on the company. 
• Identify and administer contract changes and coordinate resolution of contract issues with your supervisors.
• Actively administer the closeout of completed contracts.
• Ensure contract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.
• Ensure coordination with Legal on contract matters that may have legal significance (such as, identifying to Legal non-standard or potentially high-risk terms and conditions) prior to advising management of contractual risks, rights and obligations, and terms and conditions interpretations.

Required Skills:

• Solid knowledge and understanding of basic contracting principles and all contract types.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Strong knowledge of the federal acquisition process, government contracting principles and governing regulations (including FAR/DFAR).
• Demonstrated experience in government contract administration.
• Basic understanding of business agreements and general business practices.
• Working knowledge of subcontracting practices, accounting, finance, pricing, and estimating principles, and business law.
• Working knowledge of Commercial and International contract terms, ITAR, EAR and US import and export regulations.
• Solid oral/written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments and meet critical deadlines. 
• High integrity and an unyielding commitment to compliance.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Personal computer skill proficiency.

Position Title:          Sr. Quality Engineer
Business Name:         Lycoming Engines
Function:             Quality
Reports to:         Manager Internal Quality
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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.