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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!
Mechanical Systems Engineering Sr Manager
Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineering Lead is responsible for directing and integrating all mechanical engineering activities across a complex aerospace development program. This role serves as the senior mechanical authority for the program and provides technical leadership, execution oversight, and cross-functional coordination for mechanical design, systems integration, structural and thermal analysis, verification, and test activities. The Mechanical Engineering Lead ensures technical integrity, requirements compliance, manufacturability, verification readiness, and successful execution throughout the engineering development lifecycle. This role operates as a key member of the program’s engineering leadership team and works closely with program management, chief engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer representatives.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Provide overall leadership and direction for all mechanical engineering activities on the program.
- Establish and maintain the mechanical engineering technical baseline across design, analysis, integration, and test.
- Ensure mechanical system architectures and designs meet performance, reliability, safety, producibility, and maintainability requirements.
- Lead technical decision-making, trade studies, design reviews, and engineering risk assessments.
- Drive resolution of complex technical issues affecting cost, schedule, performance, or integration.
Team and Organizational Leadership
- Lead a multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering organization composed of functional leads in design engineering, systems engineering, mechanical analysis, and test engineering.
- Align engineering priorities and resources across integrated product teams.
- Mentor senior engineers and technical leads while fostering strong engineering rigor and accountability.
- Support staffing plans, organizational development, and engineering process improvement initiatives.
Design and Systems Integration
- Oversee development of mechanical hardware, assemblies, mechanisms, structures, and subsystem integration solutions.
- Ensure configuration control and disciplined change management throughout development.
- Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
- Ensure requirements traceability and verification planning are fully integrated into design activities.
Analysis and Verification
- Direct structural, thermal, dynamic, fatigue, and other mechanical analyses required to support design maturity and qualification.
- Ensure analytical models and simulation approaches are appropriately validated and correlated.
- Oversee mechanical verification and validation planning, including qualification, environmental, and acceptance testing.
- Review and approve test objectives, procedures, instrumentation plans, and anomaly resolution activities.
Program Execution
- Support program planning, cost estimation, schedule development, and risk management activities.
- Track engineering execution against milestones and technical performance measures.
- Provide regular status updates to program leadership and customers regarding technical progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Support major program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and qualification reviews.
Customer and Supplier Engagement
- Serve as a primary technical interface for mechanical engineering matters with customers, suppliers, and partners.
- Support supplier technical oversight, design reviews, and issue resolution activities.
- Participate in customer briefings and technical interchange meetings.
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:
Senior ATE Mechanical Engineer, for Automated Test Equipment development. Applicant should have a strong background in designing and generating drawings for all aspects of ATE development, including release to Production.
Responsibilities:
- Design and Document Interconnect Diagrams, Rack Assemblies, Altered Items, Cable Assemblies, Interface Modules, Parts Lists / BOMs, and Interface Test Adaptors
- Design Mounting Fixtures, Thermal / Vibration Fixtures, and other Mechanical Assemblies, with attention to Detailing, Dimensioning, and Configuration Management
- 3D Modelling and ANSYS Structural Analysis of Fixtures
- Investigate parts compatibility and tolerances, produce Release quality drawings, check conformance to standards, specifications, and requirements, and submitting outputs directly into a Configuration Management system
- Manage Parts Ordering and Receipt
- Generation of Presentation Packages for, and participation in, Electrical / Mechanical Design Reviews
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
Primary responsibilities include:
- Design, develop and document automated acceptance test equipment required for new and existing electronic products and assist with transition of this equipment to Production Test Engineering
- Develop a set of testing requirements based on engineering design documentation and hardware
- Develop functional test stations utilizing state of the art PXI, LAN, USB in a context of automated parametric measurements, while maintaining a modular, flexible and scalable design approach
- Assist in determining measurement techniques, identifying and procuring instrumentation, and implementation of test systems to perform requirements verification
- Interface with product development teams to determine appropriate test strategy and coverage for functional requirements
- Grow in electrical engineering expertise as opportunities in analog and digital circuits, cable design, debugging of electrical assemblies are presented
- Author process, test and calibration procedures
- Produce clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences
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 believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for developing Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in a DoD / Aerospace Line of Business. Applicant should have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, and possess a demonstrated ability developing C# test code for Special Test Equipment (ATE / STE). Test executives and test sequences, as well as commercial instrumentation interfaces, data acquisition and control, and communication protocols will be the prime applications to be designed and automated into our ATE systems. High awareness and competency in the cohesion required between the multi-disciplinary functions (electrical / mechanical / software) required of a formal ATE team are required. Designing with Modularity and Commonality are top requirements of the position. Additionally, the ability to generate Validation sequences, Calibration sequences, Test Reports, estimates, design review materials, and presentation packages, is critical.
Responsibilities
- Derive, flow, and trace Test Requirements from Sources to Test Code and Test Report
- Design and implement automation software to satisfy Test Requirements
- Interface with product development teams to determine appropriate test strategy and coverage for functional requirements
- Develop modular, reusable test automation software in C# and GUI tools for manufacturing and engineering design verification.
- Produce technical presentation packages for Design Reviews
- Collaborate with ATE Hardware developers to ensure hardware / software cohesion throughout the Integration and Debug phases
- Produce Test Procedures and Process Documents to support ATE deployment
- Integrate ATE with Units Under Test
- Release software into Configuration Management
- Support Contract Manufacturers with questions and Integration
- Interface with Production teams to satisfy Manufacturing requirements
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.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled TIG Welder with a minimum of five years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of TIG welding processes, blueprint interpretation, and precision fabrication techniques. This role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of producing high-quality welds that meet company and industry standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
About This Role
In this role, you will be responsible for:
§ Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and other alloys as required.
§ Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
§ Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
§ Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards and tolerances.
§ Perform fit-up, grinding, and finishing operations as necessary.
§ Maintain welding equipment and ensure proper preventive maintenance is completed.
§ Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
§ Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve fabrication issues.
§ Meet daily production schedules and quality expectations.
§ Document work completed and maintain accurate production records.
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 Finance business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
The (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, ANSI/EIA 748 (current version).
Responsibilities
· 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 EIA748 Standard EVMS guidelines
· Provides specialized EVM analysis and develops specialized reports using analytical tools as required
· Reviews BCRs, CPRs, IPMRs, 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
· 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
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!
Electrical Systems Engineering Sr Manager
Position Summary
The Electrical Systems Manager is responsible for directing and integrating all electrical engineering activities across a complex aerospace development program. This role serves as the senior electrical engineering authority for the program and provides technical leadership, execution oversight, and cross-functional coordination for electrical design, systems integration, verification, test, and electronics test equipment development. The Electrical Systems Manager ensures the electrical architecture, avionics hardware, power systems, interfaces, integration strategy, and verification approach collectively satisfy program requirements, technical performance objectives, and customer expectations.
This role operates as a key member of the program’s engineering leadership team and works closely with program management, chief engineering, firmware engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer representatives.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Provide overall leadership and direction for all electrical engineering activities on the program.
- Establish and maintain the electrical engineering technical baseline across design, integration, verification, and test.
- Ensure electrical subsystem designs meet performance, reliability, safety, EMI/EMC, power, thermal, and environmental requirements.
- Lead technical decision-making, trade studies, design reviews, and engineering risk assessments.
- Drive timely resolution of complex technical issues affecting cost, schedule, performance, or integration.
Team and Organizational Management
- Lead a multi-disciplinary electrical engineering organization composed of functional leads in design engineering, electrical systems engineering, electrical test, and test equipment development
- Align engineering priorities, staffing, and technical execution across integrated product teams.
- Mentor senior engineers and technical leads while fostering strong engineering rigor and accountability.
- Support staffing plans, organizational development, and engineering process improvement initiatives.
Design and Systems Integration
- Oversee development of avionics hardware, electrical architectures, power distribution systems, harnessing, interfaces, and embedded electronic assemblies.
- Ensure configuration control and disciplined change management throughout development.
- Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
- Ensure requirements traceability and verification planning are fully integrated into design activities.
Verification, Test, and Test Equipment Oversight
- Oversee electrical verification and validation activities including bench testing, subsystem integration testing, environmental testing, EMI/EMC qualification, and system-level verification.
- Direct development of electronics test equipment, automated test systems, hardware-in-the-loop solutions, and laboratory integration capabilities required to support development and qualification activities.
- Review and approve test objectives, procedures, instrumentation plans, and anomaly resolution efforts.
- Ensure analytical predictions, laboratory data, and qualification test results are properly correlated and dispositioned.
Program Execution
- Support program planning, cost estimation, schedule development, and risk management activities.
- Track engineering execution against milestones and technical performance measures.
- Provide regular status updates to program leadership and customers regarding technical progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Support major program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and qualification reviews.
Customer and Supplier Engagement
- Serve as a primary technical interface for electrical engineering matters with customers, suppliers, and partners.
- Support supplier technical oversight, design reviews, and issue resolution activities.
- Participate in customer briefings and technical interchange meetings.
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 Weapon Systems business is seeking a Program Manager for the Wilmington, MA location. The Program Manager will own critical scope within a growing program and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic Program Office.
This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure 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 Program Manager will have responsibilities including but not limited to the following:
- Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of critical program scope to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner.
- Developing and presenting formal briefs to internal and external senior leaders, reviewing and editing content from other stakeholders, and leading internal dry runs prior to the event.
- Applying Earned Value (EV) techniques to monitor and control the Performance Measurement Baseline.
- Performing Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for program budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and managing variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate updates, Estimate at Complete analysis, and sales forecast updates.
- Zeroing in on Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) critical and driving paths and creating actionable plans to ensure on-time / early completion of related tasking.
- Managing Risks & Opportunities for assigned scope.
- Interfacing with critical suppliers and Textron Systems’ internal Procurement organization to communicate program updates / changes to and from the supplier.
- Working closely with the customer’s Program Manager(s) and communicating program progress both internally and externally.
- Leading proposal generation and submittal to the customer.
- Mentoring Project Managers.
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.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Engineer to join our team in supporting strategic weapon systems and subsystem technical design solutions for our Advanced Programs. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, planning, execution, and test and evaluation aspects of development programs programs, ensuring that all technical requirements are met and that programs are completed on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, execution, integration, and testing, to develop and implement program plans.
- Manage subsystem design, integration, testing, and schedule requirements of program components to deliver products that are technically acceptable in a cost-effective manner.
- Coordinate and oversee the test and evaluation of strategic weapon system development programs, ensuring compliance with military standards and specifications.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential program challenges.
- Monitor program progress, track milestones, and prepare regular status reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure that all engineering activities are performed in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and other program-related activities.
- Manage program budgets, resources, and schedules to ensure successful program delivery.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
- Create and present design and test details at technical interchange meetings.
- Oversee and support technical estimates for proposals.
- Organize Program Management Execution Gates for leadership review and approval.
- Conduct problem solving and assist in personnel development.
- Engage with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
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 Engineer Manager 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