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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
The Textron Systems Weapons division is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to lead a team of Project & Program Managers in development of a major strategic weapon system. The ideal candidate is a well-established leader of people with a technical background and strong programmatic foundation. This Sr. Program Manager is expected to translate strategic vision into program execution, maintain a high level of excellence for the team, and demonstrate unwavering commitment to serving the warfighter.

Responsibilities:

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

• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of a major weapon system to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner.
• Understanding Earned Value (EV) techniques to maintain a rigorous Performance Measurement Baseline, robust explanations of high-level cost / schedule variances, and an accurate Estimate at Complete (EAC).
• Applying resources to work Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) driving path actions and ensuring on-time completion of major program milestones.
• Understanding the full risk & opportunity space for development of the weapon system and proactively mitigating risk.
• Building rapport with internal support functions / stakeholders and interfacing with external customers.
• Coordinating internal leadership program reviews and formal customer events with high quality briefing materials.
• Growing and developing Project Manager and Program Manager direct reports.
• Following program management processes, plans and procedures to ensure execution to AS9100 Quality certification requirements and Textron best practices.

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
The Weapons Program Management (PM) team is seeking a Project Specialist to help maintain a high level of excellence on recurring program activities and support the PM team. The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced environment, be very well organized, and is passionate about serving the warfighter.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) deliverables for a major DoW contract
  • Ensure on-time submittal of recurring SDRL deliverables to the customer, including coordination with various functional groups – Engineering, Quality, PM etc.
  • Forecast and spearhead SDRL efforts for major program events, such as Critical Design Reviews
  • Capture meeting minutes and action items in monthly Program Status Reviews with the customer for submittal via official program SDRLs
  • Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for all budgetary SDRL scope
• Maintain a program-wide risk register and host effective monthly Risk Review Boards with program leadership
• Serve as the CAM for Engineering Software (cost, renewal terms, # of licenses etc.) and Program Security (labor and material)
• Coordinate content and meeting logistics for Monthly Program Status Reviews (MPSRs) with internal Textron leadership and monthly Program Status Reviews (PSRs) with the customer.
  • For customer meetings: gather customer attendee lists, produce agendas, coordinate content reviews with internal leadership etc.
• Lead program Pre-Ship Readiness Review (PSRR) events and SDRL creation, ensuring timely completion to support on-time hardware delivery to our customer

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

Textron Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical/Mechanical Sourcing Engineer focused on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly as part of the Strategic Outsourcing Strategy. The focus will be to lead engagement with the internal customers to support the development of business opportunities, collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers to provide an effective, stable, and successful roadmap for Partnerships and Suppliers for Supply Chain. This individual will be responsible for providing Key engineering input (technical producibility/DFX, evaluations, assessments, etc.) to support new product development with internal customers, building and acting as the critical conduit to set up the supply base and lead complex custom supplier development projects to mature the manufacturing readiness.

The Principle Sourcing Engineer will identify, build, manage and maintain capable supplier sources, and mentor more junior members of the team to grow the team network and knowledge.

They will drive the optimization of design for supplier manufacturability, design for supplier assembly, outsourcing design to cost & quality, and further support prototyping validation/readiness leading to a successful product roadmap for stable transition to production.

Responsibilities will also include the collaboration and integration of the outsourcing strategy with other roles within the Supply Chain and Operations Team and help grow appreciation and awareness of Sourcing Engineering value in the establishment of suppliers.

The Principal Sourcing Engineer will champion other upstream activities, such as Bill of Material (BOM) development, Plan for every Part initiative (PFEP), inclusion of emerging manufacturing technologies, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), cost validation & estimating, and support to configuration control with Engineering.

The Principal Sourcing Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering Team/IPT, Engineering Prototype and Test Teams, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to complete initial prototype builds, analyze results, and propose refinement of engineering designs and be the main technical focal for supplier management.

Responsibilities

·         Collaborate with Sourcing Management and cross-functional stakeholders -Business Development, Programs, Engineering, and Manufacturing- to provide technical outsourcing recommendations that will support the maturation of business opportunities and program development goals.

·         Build and maintain trusted relationships across a diverse, multi-functional organization, fostering a positive team dynamic while navigating high-intensity, time-critical project challenges.

·         Provide outsourcing technical recommendations during design conceptual reviews.

·         Align product technical requirements with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless outsourcing execution.

·         Identify supplier selection criteria and perform down-selection/trade studies with internal stakeholders.

·         ·Collaborate with engineering and program teams to develop, review, and release high-quality technical packages and requirements in support of sourcing activities.

·         Facilitate supplier Kick-off’s, Cadence Meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings, Action Lists, Integrated Schedules, and status reporting using Standard work tools and processes.

·         Support program by contributing technical guidance and peer reviews to evaluation documentation, maintaining capability development artifacts, and engaging in key design reviews (e.g., TIM, TRR, PDR, CDR).

·         Collaborate with Supply Chain Buyers, Sub-Contracts, Estimating Team to develop outsourcing should-cost analysis.

·         Engage preferred suppliers early in the design phase alongside internal teams to influence product and process development, ensuring recommendations balance performance, manufacturability, and cost targets.

·         Lead supplier gap analysis derived from manufacturing and technical readiness reviews, developing and executing targeted improvement plans that mature the supply chain and product for a smooth Transition to Production (TTP).

·         Validate product requirements for technical capability and manufacturability, own supplier-facing DFMEA and PFMEA activities, and drive risk-reduction measures that improve overall program cost, schedule, and quality metrics.

·         Define key performance tracking metrics and develop standardized processes and tools for Product Readiness Reviews (PRR), enabling consistent assessment, analysis, and progress tracking.

·         Work closely with IPT members, subcontractors, and procurement to align and optimize supplier manufacturing capabilities and strategic sourcing plans.

·         Identify cost savings and cost avoidance information for sourcing improvement opportunities.

·         Build, maintain and grow a database of potential supplier sources that meet performance criteria based on business mission objectives.

·         Benchmark & work with key suppliers to establish effective yield metrics and performance indicators.

·         Manage and support the outsourcing of product testing, tooling, fixturing, assembly, and validation activities to qualified external suppliers.

·         Work with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure supplier quality flow-down, directives and requirements are communicated clearly and understood.

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 highly skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join our team in the development of electronic controls for a space-grade weapons program. The successful candidate will be responsible for all technical aspects of the project, ensuring the integration of technical efforts across Cognizant Engineers and supporting organizations. This role also includes schedule planning, Cost-Account Management, and the supervision of multi-disciplined direct reports. This position requires strong technical leadership, financial oversight, organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence in engineering. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the technical aspects of the project, ensuring alignment with program goals and engineering standards.
• Ensure the integrity and performance of aerostructure and/or electronic control box packaging through rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Drive the execution of engineering processes, including design, development, prototyping, and testing.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources effectively to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate efforts across Cognizant Engineers and supporting organizations to ensure seamless technical integration within the project.
• Oversee the project budget, manage costs, and ensure that the project remains within financial constraints. Track and report on financial performance and implement cost-saving measures as needed.
• Supervise a team of multi-disciplined direct reports, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.

Required Technical and Leadership Competencies:

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Maintains a customer-centric mindset, ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Displays creativity in designing solutions and overcoming technical challenges.
• Exhibits excellent teamwork and communication skills, promoting collaboration and information sharing.
• Inspires and motivates team members to achieve high levels of performance.
• Possesses strong technical skills relevant to electronic control box development and space-grade engineering.
• Effectively manages and resolves conflicts within the team.
• Navigates the organizational structure effectively to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards and builds trust with team members and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with uncertain conditions.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with peers and colleagues.
• Continuously seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Exhibits strong planning and organizational skills to manage project timelines and resources.
• Builds and leads effective, high-performing teams.