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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 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. www.atacusa.com

About This Role

The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for maintenance actions on Airborne Tactical Advantage Company’s aircraft as well as the safe and expeditious launch and recovery flight line operations at permanent and detachment sites.

 

Responsibilities

·       Maintenance efforts in support of company commitments

·       Proficient in one type/model aircraft and helper on additional type/model aircraft

·       Utilize AMS program

·       Training of maintenance personnel

·       Manage assigned maintenance programs

·       Assist with coordination of detachment requirements with Crew Chiefs (as necessary)

·       Obtain and maintain Detachment Lead qualification

·       The Aircraft Mechanic troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls

·       This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls

·       This mechanic performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections

·       This mechanic: adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections

·       Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures’ manuals

·       Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects

·       Additional responsibilities as delineated by Production Supervisor and Crew Chiefs

·       Manage programs as assigned

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!

About This Role

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

• Provide leadership and oversight for a team of both Software and Systems Engineering, including key disciplines such as:
  • Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, System Safety, Cybersecurity, Reliability, and other technical areas essential to program success.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels for both disciplines, including:
  • Managing full-time employees, co-ops, interns, and contractors.
  • Forecasting future resource needs and addressing potential workforce gaps.
• Drive development and engagement of Software and Systems Engineers by:
  • Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback.
  • Mentoring and coaching team members in both domains to foster technical growth and career progression.
• Oversee and enforce best practices for Software Engineering activities, including:
  • Software architecture, development, and requirements engineering.
  • Adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies and tools.
  • Driving process improvements and monitoring quality compliance for software deliverables.
• Oversee Systems Engineering activities, ensuring execution excellence in areas such as:
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with an emphasis on SysML modeling and tools.
  • Requirements development, decomposition, and analysis to ensure alignment with customer needs.
  • System architecture definition and integration with program requirements across all technical domains.
  • Verification and Validation (V&V) planning to ensure alignment with customer deliverables.
• Oversee additional domain-specific responsibilities, including:
  • Compliance with System Safety, Cybersecurity, and Systems Reliability standards.
  • Reviewing and ensuring high-quality delivery of system-level and software-level artifacts to customers.
• Track team and program performance by:
  • Monitoring and analyzing quality metrics for both Software and Systems teams.
  • Soliciting and addressing feedback from internal management and external customers.
  • Providing regular progress updates for internal leadership and customers, including technical progress and resource management updates.

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 Lycoming Engines business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

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.