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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 Electronic Systems Domain. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Job Summary

Textron Systems, Electronic Systems is seeking an experienced Digital Design Engineer to develop solutions across FPGA and embedded microcontroller technologies. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team and contributes to system-level architecture, design, testing, and customer support.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Design and implement digital signal processing and logic for FPGAs (Intel/Altera or AMD/Xilinx) and develop firmware for embedded microcontrollers.

·       Lead problem-solving and system-level design activities, including requirements analysis, architecture planning, and documentation.

·       Work hands-on in the lab to test, troubleshoot, and debug hardware using electronic test equipment.

·       Support project milestones through status updates, proposal input, and participation in system testing, deployment, and customer training.

·       Independently develop innovative technical solutions and collaborate with cross-discipline engineering 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 Electronic Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.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, you will be responsible for:

• Participating and leading teams in hardware development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab integration and evaluation
• Apply advanced technical expertise and strategic problem-solving to develop imaginative, practical solutions to a wide range of complex Mechanical Engineering challenges.
• Performing and managing detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, requirements analysis, trade studies, mechanical analysis including structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis, and human interface design using computer-aided design tools such as Unigraphics/NX, FEA packages, and MATLAB    
• Working cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and products
• May lead, guide & direct concept design and the work of others
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of detailed engineering documentation, including technical specifications, interface control documents, manufacturing drawings, and testing instructions, ensuring high quality and compliance with standards to support the fabrication team and sub-contractors.
• Champion process improvements and best practices in design and analysis to enhance team efficiency and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance on risk management, trade studies, and design optimization, ensuring solutions meet performance, reliability, and quality requirements under stringent project constraints.
• Other related duties as assigned.
   

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 Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About ATAC
Textron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the world’s largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups.

SCOPE:

Fly the IAI F-21 Kfir, the MK-58 Hawker Hunter, F-1 Mirage, or the AERO Vodochody L-39 Albatros, in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions.  Fly in support of 4th and 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions.  Support surface fleet pre-deployment training and large force employment missions. 

Navy Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATAC’s four permanent facilities (Newport News Virginia, Pt Mugu NAS California, Fallon NAS California, Kaneohe Bay MCAS Hawaii), or deployed locations. Deploy as required to locations including but not limited to Key West NAS, Fallon NAS, Beaufort MCAS, Jacksonville NAS, Lemoore NAS, Eglin AFB, Charleston Intl Airport, Jacksonville Intl Airport, Cherry Point MCAS, and various USAF, USN, USMC bases throughout Alaska, Guam, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
• Maintain FAA instrument currency, Second Class medical certification, adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment. 
• Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings.  Plan and fly adversary missions.  Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
• Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions. 
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned. 
• Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights. 
• Deploy as required to support mission requirements.
• Additional Duties: Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

·         Travel Requirements: 20%

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot
• Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead
• 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft
• 100 hours PIC at night
• Logged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months
• Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
• FAA Commercial, Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges
• Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen

Specific Navy Contract Qualifications

• 1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft
• 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Examining work environments for various physical, chemical, biological, and environmental hazards and stresses and make recommendations for improvements to process and equipment.
• Submitting monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual reports / permits to federal, state, local and corporate offices as required.
• Interpreting OSHA and Environmental Standards and regulations and maintain cooperative relationships with OSHA, OSHA-approved State Plans, EPA, and State Environmental Agencies.
• Analyzing proposed and final regulations for impacts to manufacturing operations that could require substantial capital expenditures or compliance challenges.
• Provide technical support in the transport of hazardous/regulated materials and wastes.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives to include waste management, air monitoring, stormwater monitoring, wastewater treatment, etc.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating environmental training courses for supervisors and employees as needed.

·         Examining work environments for various physical, chemical, biological, and environmental hazards and stresses (i.e. comprehensive risk assessments, exposure assessment, process hazard assessments, and ergonomic assessments) and make recommendations for the EHS improvements required of that equipment and/or processes.

• Assist with incident investigations on injuries or illnesses and provide recommendations to prevent recurrences, using the root cause analysis method.