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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.
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About This Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled System Safety Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the systems safety engineering efforts and supporting the development of complex military systems. Your expertise and technical knowledge will be crucial in ensuring the successful design, integration, and implementation of cutting-edge defense technologies. As a key member of our engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our military customers.
Responsibilities
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
Working as part of a multidisciplined team during the development phase of complex systems that require critical safety controls
Executing system safety and software safety programs including analyzing explosive, mechanical, electrical, and software systems for hazards
Developing system safety architectures and oversight of implementation and verification of hazard mitigations at both system and subsystem levels while assuring compliance with other key system performance requirements
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
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to architect, lead, and execute the integration of UAS platforms with mission-critical subsystems—including automated target recognition (ATR), navigation and control algorithms, communication systems, and diverse payloads.
- Work on complex technical problems and develop highly innovative solutions that enable seamless interoperability across hardware, software, autonomy, and mission-system components.
- Lead end-to-end integration activities that bring together third-party sensors, autonomy modules, onboard computing, and communication links to transform baseline UAS into complete mission-ready systems.
- Oversee the development and integration of advanced mission payloads, including EO/IR and AI-enabled perception systems, ensuring compatibility with onboard processing, data pathways, and vehicle command-and-control.
- Direct the implementation and tuning of navigation, guidance, and control algorithms, resilient navigation approaches, and closed-loop system validation.
- Manage system-level communications integration, ensuring robust data links, network interoperability, and compliance with operational and security requirements.
- Establish and refine integration processes, technical standards, and system verification strategies for complex UAS mission architectures.
- Lead simulation-based system validation, including high-fidelity modeling of autonomy, sensor performance, communication networks, and mission workflows to reduce risk prior to flight testing.
- Oversee test planning and execution across laboratory, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), field-test, and flight-test environments to validate integrated system performance under realistic operational conditions.
- Conduct sophisticated diagnostics and root-cause analyses across mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithmic domains to rapidly resolve integration challenges.
- Provide technical leadership in cross-functional design reviews and ensure alignment of mission requirements, system architecture, and verification plans across all UAS subsystems.
- Mentor engineering staff, guide technical development roadmaps, and serve as a senior technical liaison with customers, leadership, and multidisciplinary partners.
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
About This Role
The Weapon Systems business is seeking a Program Manager for the Wilmington, MA location. The Program Manager will own a critical subsystem 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
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 critical program subsystem to deliver products that are technically acceptable on time and in a cost-effective manner.
· Applying Earned Value (EV) techniques to monitor and control of the Performance Measurement Baseline.
· Performing Control Account Manager 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 path for the subsystem and creating actionable plans to ensure on-time / early completion of tasking on that critical path.
· Managing Risks & Opportunities for the subsystem.
· Interfacing with critical suppliers and Textron Systems' internal Procurement organization to communicate program updates / changes to and from the supplier.
· Coordinating formal customer briefs and leading internal dry runs prior to the event.
· 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.
About This Role
Lycoming Engines seeks a Supervisor to lead a dynamic team of production associates, including mechanics, technicians and skilled trades to support production, development, assembly and testing of engine products and systems. This person will be a charismatic leader and change agent capable of driving relentless improvement, motivating team members and leading them to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, developing, directing, counseling and disciplining employees in a fair and consistent manner
· Lead and direct employees in various size operations departments
· Develop and improve operations towards best in class standards including but not limited to talent, processes and facilities
· Assists in developing plant Lean competencies including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Controls, Materials / Tools at Point-of-Use, SMED (setup reduction), Flow, Kanban, Cell Layout, Waste Reduction, supplier interface and development.
· Supervise bargained personnel to insure efficient manpower utilization and assist with planning
· Proactively participate in cross-functional efforts and teams to support Lycoming Premier initiatives
· Responsible for the training and development of all bargaining unit personnel
· Administer the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and collaborate with union leaders in the resolution of shop issues
· Assist with selection, installation, operation and on-going maintenance of equipment and systems
· Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies
A Senior/Lead Internal Quality Auditor completes audits independently or directs an audit from start to conclusion while providing guidance and audit oversight to a team of auditors. Schedules, plans and conducts Internal Quality process audits, Quality system audits, follow-up audits and other Quality related audits. Ensures compliance to AS9100 and verifies the audit’s resulting actions are implemented and effective. Represents Quality and supports the team at audit and corrective action meetings and discussions. Generates and assists in the issuance of corrective actions and risk mitigation requests. Provides any needed auditor guidance for the creation of audit checklists and recognizing and facilitating high quality corrective actions that prevent recurrence and assuring objective evidence adequately supports the audit results.
Responsibilities:
- Revise, refine, update and recommend changes to policies and procedures
- Present audit summaries, lessons learned and recommend actions for continuous improvement.
- Responsible for the leading day to day activity associated with auditing
- Oversee and conduct various internal Quality audits in adherence to the Audit Plan
- Generate or sample team audit reports,
- Collect and summarize audit data for metrics and reporting.
- Take necessary action to achieve the metric goals within the organization.
- Assist team to issue corrective action and risk feindmitigation requests.
- Review corrective action submittals for acceptance and compliance.
- Provide the audit team the necessary support to instill strong audit skills, create comprehensive reports and provide timely follow-up for effectiveness reviews.
- Provide employees with training to utilize the tools necessary to determine true Root Cause and initiate strong corrective actions that will prevent recurrence.
- Analyze and maintain trending data and submit reports, as required.
- Communicate quality system audit issues to management and prepare audit presentation material detailing audit findings and conclusions reached as well as recommendations.
- Perform quality-related activities that add strategic value to the business such as participation in process and procedural development activities, continuous improvement actions, process mapping and streamlining, and contractual program verification.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
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.
- 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.
- Managing full-time employees, co-ops, interns, and contractors.
- 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.
- Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback.
- 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.
- Software architecture, development, and requirements engineering.
- 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.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with an emphasis on SysML modeling and tools.
- 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.
- Compliance with System Safety, Cybersecurity, and Systems Reliability standards.
- 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.
- Monitoring and analyzing quality metrics for both Software and Systems teams.
Who We Are
Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.
All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.
Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.
About This Role
Textron Systems is looking for a part time Associate Hardware Designer to support our uncrewed military product lines such as Aerosonde, Common Unmanned Surface Vessel, and Ripsaw. In this position you will be responsible for creating and checking technical content and data packages for various components, sub-assemblies and top-level assemblies, payloads, and support equipment.
As an Associate Designer, you will receive tasks from Senior Designers and Engineers. Tasking will include development of electro-mechanical devices and equipment, working with engineers on the creation and checking of engineering documentation to support production and technical data packages (concepts, layouts, drawings, 3D models, parts lists, Engineering Change Notices, (ECN’s), vendor parts, etc.) in compliance with Military, ASME, and Company standards and process guides. The applicant will be expected to quickly develop skills necessary for utilization of company tools (NX2026, Solidworks 2020, Matrix and JIRA).
Responsibilities
· Creation of mechanical solid models from conceptual sketches, specification sheets and verbal direction
· Receive, create, and record JIRA tickets for tracking assignments
· Translation of engineering requirements to source and vendor control documentation
· Cataloging of vendor and supplier-controlled components, models, and specifications
· Release of specifications, drawings, and ECNs within the eMATRIX system
· Interface with Product engineers, Manufacturing engineers and Machinists to produce accurate product representations and incorporate design for manufacturability feedback
· Participate in design review meetings
· Perform tolerance calculations (“tolerance stacks”) of detail parts and sub-assemblies
· Development of component and subassembly drawings to ASME Y14 standards, inclusive of all planforms, sectional and isometric views, notes and GD&T
· Generation of production drawings for multiple manufacturing methods; including machining, sheet metal forming and weldments
· Generation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams from sketches, drawings, datasheets, and verbal direction
· Produce engineering Bills of Materials in the eMATRIX system in concert with product definition release
· Checking of drawings per company and ASME Y14 standards
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 Legal business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
The Principal Export/Import Compliance Analyst will proactively oversee all export compliance matters for Textron Systems. S/he will interact with employees at all levels and will work both independently and with other members of the business and members of the Legal, Contracts & Compliance Department staff on a variety of interesting international trade compliance matters. The role requires successful management of a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• May serve as an Empowered Official
• Provide a full range of proactive export compliance guidance to program management, contracts, procurement, business development, shipping, security and other functional areas within the Company
• Prepare and submit DDTC and Commerce license applications, Technical Assistance
• Assist in the research and interpretation of export compliance regulations
• Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements and Warehousing Distribution Agreements
• Determine the applicability of ITAR exemptions, ECCNs and use of Commerce exceptions
• Work collaboratively with in-house attorneys and outside counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Support responses to Customs queries such as CF28s & CF29s.
• Provide support in connection with internal/external audits and investigations
• Track application status, maintain database of granted export approvals, satisfy record-keeping requirements, and prepare required reports
• Perform self-assessments
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date Export Compliance Policies, Procedures and Manuals
• Plan and conduct employee training
• Facilitate/Coordinate product reclassification as a result of export regulatory changes
• Other duties as assigned in the areas of export classifications, export/import compliance support, and product movement.
• Ability to back up I/E team as needed
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!
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to join our team in supporting strategic weapon system and subsystem technical design solutions for our Advanced Programs. As a Systems Engineer IV, you will perform a variety of assignments including requirements analysis, architecture design, integration, and test. A strong candidate will possess at least 10 years’ experience in a Systems Engineering role. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, planning, execution, and test and evaluation aspects of advanced programs, ensuring that all technical requirements are met.
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!
Job Summary:
Textron Systems Wilmington, MA is seeking an Electrically focused Manufacturing Engineer in a hands-on, production-facing role responsible for launching new electrically complex defense products into manufacturing. This person will serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support during prototype and initial production builds.
The ideal candidate will work initially with engineering on design reviews and once material is available will work on the shop floor alongside technicians, quality inspectors, and test personnel to ensure safe, repeatable, compliant builds. This is not a documentation-only role. You will be building, troubleshooting, iterating, and improving in real time alongside technicians and design engineers. You will close the gap between engineering intent and production reality.
About This Role:
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
• Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support during prototype and initial production builds.
• Translate evolving engineering designs into executable shop-floor instructions.
• Identify DFM/DFA gaps during early builds and drive design feedback.
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews from a production practical standpoint.
• Work side-by-side with electrical design engineers to isolate faults.
• Support electrical functional testing, continuity, hipot, and system-level test.
• Assist in troubleshooting failed test units to component or wiring level.
• Work closely with test engineering to refine acceptance procedures.
• Identify bottlenecks before rate increases.
• Improve yield and reduce rework from first builds forward.
• Standardize repeatable processes as the design stabilizes.
• Develop quick-turn fixtures, harness boards, and assembly aids.
• Help build the manufacturing foundation for future growth.
• Drive root cause investigations and quickly provide input to close corrective actions.
• Implement poka-yoke and visual controls early.
• Implement corrective actions that improve yield and reduce rework.
• Define traceability systems appropriate for defense hardware.
• Prepare hardware for qualification, environmental, and customer testing.