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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 to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About the Role
Textron Systems Electronic Systems builds advanced test, simulation, and training solutions that support Electronic Warfare (EW) missions domestic and abroad. Our technology helps replicate real world radar and missile threats—on the flight line, in the lab, and on the test range—to ensure aircraft sensors and pilots are prepared for today’s rapidly evolving electromagnetic environment.
If you’re excited about building solutions that directly contribute to mission readiness, this is a place where your work truly matters.

In this role, you’ll take part in the full lifecycle of software development for EW test, simulation, and training systems. You will:
•    Design, develop, and maintain applications using languages such as C#, C++, Java, and Python.
•    Work with embedded systems, including microcontrollers, GPUs, and FPGA interfaces.
•    Develop intuitive graphical user interfaces for complex systems.
•    Integrate AI technology into our product capabilities.
•    Collaborate closely with hardware engineers in a hands on lab environment.
•    Debug and troubleshoot using industry standard lab equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, digital oscilloscopes).
 

Fighter Pilot

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!

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.

Job Summary

• Fly the Dassault Mirage F1 in regular support of U.S. Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions. Support large force employment missions.
• Air Force Contract: Conduct flight operations from Luke AFB or deployed locations. Deploy as required to various locations.
• Job Responsibilities
• Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary for USAF aircrew or large force employment exercise.
• Maintain FAA instrument currency, First 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, Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required.

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 & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Role Overview 

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for providing program support by working closely with Project Managers, Program Managers and Project Engineers. This position can be an entry into the Program Management career track or other areas such as Finance, Contracts, Business Development, etc.

We are seeking a detail-oriented?CDRL (Contract Data Requirements List) Lead?for the T-7A Maintenance Training System program. The role is responsible for managing all contractual data deliverables, ensuring compliance with defense regulation. Serving as a liaison between government customers, contractors, and internal teams, the CDRL Lead ensures accurate, timely, and secure data delivery while optimizing workflows to meet critical program objectives. 

Key Responsibilities 

·       Serve as the primary authority for managing all CDRL deliverables, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and customer contract specifications. 

·       Interpret and analyze government contracts (DIDs, CDRLs) and establish workflows to meet all requirements. 

·       Develop and maintain CDRL data tracking processes in line with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring timely delivery. 

·       Partner with program management, technical teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate contributions for all deliverables in alignment with program milestones. 

·       Perform reviews for accuracy, formatting, completeness, and compliance with contractual or legal criteria. 

·       Closely supports PM team and collaborates with other functions including engineering, scheduling, contracts, procurement, manufacturing and finance

·       Participates in and supports preparation of customer and internal 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 and Marines. 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 & ATACUSA.com to read more about who we are and the products we make and the services we provide!

About ATAC

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), a division of Textron Systems, provides tactical flight training and adversary services. Textron’s extensive global reach makes for an incomparable training resource, not only for the U.S. military but also for foreign militaries across the globe. ATAC currently provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots and is actively pursuing many foreign programs as well.

ATAC operates simultaneously across five Navy/Marine Corps sites and three Air Force sites spanning across two continents and comprises the world’s largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups, and was also the first civilian organization authorized to train the Navy’s TOPGUN pilots and the USAF’s F-22 Raptor pilots.

Summary

ATAC is part of the contracted air services (CAS) market, which is poised for rapid growth over the next three years and ATAC is seeking a Capture Manager to execute established Textron pursuit / capture processes to win new business, and maintain our position as the CAS industry leader.

ATAC’s Capture Manager will report directly to the Director of Global Military Sales (GMS) within Business Operations at ATAC. This is a full-time position with the option of working from one of ATAC’s CONUS locations (Newport News (VA), Cherry Point (NC), Ft. Worth (TX), Luke AFB (AZ) or Naval Base Ventura County (CA). Travel is required 10-20% of the time.

The Capture Manager will work within ATAC’s Global Military Sales team. This team of 4-5 individuals is responsible for the smart, incremental growth of ATAC’s business worldwide. The principal line of business is supporting adversary air training.

ATAC also pursues business in the air-to-surface category, doing research and development flights, and providing fleet integrated training. ATAC has recently won a contract for Standoff Jamming Jets services, and the Capture Manager should expect to work in the special missions arena (EW, ISR, etc.), as ATAC intends to grow in this area in the future.

This opportunity is for an experienced, motivated and organized candidate to integrate best-practices to create successful Capture teams and own new pursuits across all phases of activity. The Capture Manager role reports to the Director of Global Military Sales within a matrix organizational structure and also serves as an initial program manager (PM) for the opportunity, until handed off to the execution PM.

The position requires someone who develops long-term relationships and develops long-term programs for multiple customers and contracts. 100% of our future business is generated through DOD contracts. The Capture Manager is the point man for ATAC’s relationship with the customer for future business – developing a rapport with the customer to better understand their needs, developing proposals that best solve their needs, and carrying out the initial standup activities after successful contract award.

We are looking for someone who is excited by and passionate about the opportunity to offer ATAC’s industry-leading tactical services to the best customers in the world – the US military warfighter. The successful candidate will have previous experience and a proven track record leading Capture teams in defense industry settings. Strong organization and collaboration skills are essential.

In summary, the Capture Manager will be responsible for all facets of Capture Planning and the Proposal Planning Process. The Manager should expect to also be responsible, post-award, for the successful handoff to a Program Manager responsible for the management of ATAC flight operations going forward.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement a capture planning discipline to capture new business efficiently.
• Select a compatible medium (Sharepoint, for example) to develop, review, share, and update capture plans in the company.
• Keep the capture process relevant, dynamic, flexible and interactive.
• Maintain a balance between capture planning, proposal development, and a handoff to designated PM for execution.
• Gain and maintain senior management approval and support.
• Commit the right people to the capture and proposal teams.
• Assign specific objectives, schedules and completion dates to different managers or cross-functional team members.
• Establish regular decision gate reviews (O/W/R/S) to determine whether to advance the opportunity to the next phase, or to end the pursuit.
• Establish the proposal team and work with the proposal manager to establish a cadence to ensure the proposal is complete and delivered on time.
• Schedule color team reviews to improve the product – whether it is a capture plan, strategy, proposal or underlying processes.
• Submit all proposals and capture/proposal documents on time.
• Post-award, complete all initial steps to guarantee a smooth handoff to the execution PM.
• Act as the company’s primary communicator with the government during all capture and proposal events.