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

About This Role

The Uncrewed Land and Air Systems team in Hunt Valley is seeking a skilled System Safety Engineer to support development of advanced ground robotics and airborne systems. Our group leads multiple cutting-edge defense programs, and we are looking for engineers who are eager to apply broad technical expertise to deliver safe, reliable, mission-critical robotic solutions.

In this role, you will identify hazards, assess and categorize risk, and recommend mitigations to reduce the probability or severity of mishaps that could impact personnel, equipment, or the environment. You will collaborate closely with government partners, vendors, and end users to ensure the safety and compliance of Department of War (DoW) weapon systems and platforms. You will apply established scientific and engineering principles to guide the development and implementation of effective safety measures that reduce risk to the warfighter.

As a system safety engineer on our team, you’ll work in a dynamic environment supporting comprehensive system safety programs across a diverse portfolio, which may include radar systems, unmanned systems, ground-based missile systems, surface vessels and support equipment, or laser systems. You will plan, execute and lead Systems Safety programs in accordance with MIL-STD-882E.  You will develop and review standard system safety work products, including System Safety Program Plans (SSPP); Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA); Subsystem and System Hazard Analyses (SSHA/SHA); Operating and Support Hazard Analyses (O&SHA); Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) analyses; Safety Assessment Reports (SAR); safety releases; and test report evaluations.

You will analyze system data, develop deliverables, and present safety findings and recommendations. You will review safety artifacts for compliance with requirements, policy, and guidance, while following established plans and quality standards. The role also provides opportunities to improve processes, enhance methodologies, and contribute to the advancement of the system safety discipline. In addition, you will lead and mentor junior engineers, supporting their growth and strengthening the team’s capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Hazard Analysis & Risk Management (MIL-STD-882)

• Perform and support system safety analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882 tasks, including:
  • Task 101: Review hazard analyses and test documentation for validity.
  • Task 106: Review contractor design artifacts and document single-point failures.
  • Task 201 & 202: Complete Preliminary Hazard Lists (PHL) and Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA).
  • Task 204 & 205: Complete Sub-System Hazard Analyses (SSHA) and System Hazard Analyses (SHA).
  • Task 207: Complete Health Hazard Analyses (HHA), including Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
• Identify hazards and implement mitigations to achieve target mishap risk in coordination with design managers.
• Review System Requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions and make recommendations to system design in collaboration with program staff.

• Perform operational analysis to identify potential deficiencies in operating procedures, training documentation, maintenance procedures, storage and handling procedures, and/or ordnance handling procedures. Make recommendations to resolve deficiencies

   

Database Management & Tracking

• Enter, track, control, and document risks using the HTS.
• Participate in tabletop reviews and testing of the HTS.

Program Support & Documentation

• Support the update and execution of a System Safety Management Plan (SSMP).
• Prepare and draft written documentation, including management plans, special topic papers, and technical reports.
• Review program documentation, drawings, and analyses provided by contractors.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate effectively with the Program Manager’s staff, sponsors, and Engineering Technical Authorities.
• Maintain alignment with the Program’s Integrated Government Schedule (IGS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Attend government, stakeholder, and contractor meetings regarding system safety.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify areas in design requiring safety improvements.

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
The Quality Assurance Director is an advanced technical resource in the principles and application of quality systems and compliance, responsible for developing goals, objectives and the organizations quality strategies. The role executes alignment of procedures, processes and resources related to the Quality Management System and helps drive the Quality Engineering team, a Nondestructive Test Lab, Receiving and In-process Inspection, Calibration and internal auditing in support of the entire Quality Management System. The Quality Assurance Director also serves as a key liaison between Textron Systems and our customers, ensuring that mutual quality interests are aligned to enable product maturation and delivery.

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

·       Developing overall culture for continuous improvement in Quality.

·       Promote an “end to end” focus on Lean & Quality from our Suppliers, through our manufacturing processes, and ultimately to our internal and external customers.

·       Ensure all ISO 9001/AS9100 processes are followed, audited and documented showing impartial evidence of compliance.

·       Drive implementation of the Textron Systems Quality Management System (QMS).

·       Drive use of standardized lean and quality tools, share best practices, and benchmark against world class companies to achieve a higher level of Operational Excellence.

·       Evaluate organizational design and recommend improvements to optimize resources

·       Plan, assign and direct work, provide promotional and salary recommendations, coach, train and develop talent and performance manage employees accordingly.

·       Participate in due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

·       Develop and execute roadmap to achieve a long-term Quality vision.

·       Assure the requirements of our ISO 9001/AS9100 and other quality management systems are maintained. This includes quality reporting, corrective/preventative actions, Internal Auditing System and customer complaint tracking.

·       Develop and execute Quality Strategies in support of New Product Development (NPD) that satisfy near term demands of development programs and support a long term vision of transitioning to a full rate production.

·       Analyze data, identify areas of opportunity, and implement kaizen activities or corrective actions to address quality problem areas/opportunities.

·       Communicate problems & resolutions to customers and senior management.

·       Maintain the Quality score cards by Work Call, Product Family and Supplier.

·       Develop quality plans in support of proposals and awarded programs.

·       Manage Capital, Point of Control, and Expense budgets associated with Quality operations and improvements

·       Develop Quality Cost Bids for proposals as well as initial baseline budgets and estimates to compete for awarded programs.

·       Manage direct and indirect budgets.

·       Exercise timely effective Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis.

About This Role

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

• Examining work environments for various physical, chemical, biological, and environmental hazards and stresses and make recommendations for improvements to process and equipment.
• Submitting monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual reports / permits to federal, state, local and corporate offices as required.
• Interpreting OSHA and Environmental Standards and regulations and maintain cooperative relationships with OSHA, OSHA-approved State Plans, EPA, and State Environmental Agencies.
• Analyzing proposed and final regulations for impacts to manufacturing operations that could require substantial capital expenditures or compliance challenges.
• Provide technical support in the transport of hazardous/regulated materials and wastes.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives to include waste management, air monitoring, stormwater monitoring, wastewater treatment, etc.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating environmental training courses for supervisors and employees as needed.

·         Examining work environments for various physical, chemical, biological, and environmental hazards and stresses (i.e. comprehensive risk assessments, exposure assessment, process hazard assessments, and ergonomic assessments) and make recommendations for the EHS improvements required of that equipment and/or processes.

• Assist with incident investigations on injuries or illnesses and provide recommendations to prevent recurrences, using the root cause analysis method.

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 to read more about who we are and the products we make!
 
About This Role
Textron System, Electronic Systems is seeking talented Electrical Engineers (EE) to design and develop complex hardware solution for a variety of technical problems. Electrical Engineers engage in a variety of technical projects of moderate scope including schematic capture and circuit card design, Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) hardware and firmware design and development, and embedded microcontroller design and development. Additionally, EEs are expected to create, maintain and follow Interface Control Documents (ICDs), specifications and test procedures for circuit card assemblies and system integration. 

Duties and Responsibilities
•    Solving complex problems that may require research and analysis of alternatives involving many factors.
•    Working independently to determine and develop innovative solutions.
•    Contributing to and/or ensures the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
•    Working with schematic capture tools such as Mentor Graphics DxDesigner.
•    Designing VHDL code for FPGAs (Altera/IntelPSG and/or Xilinx).
•    Developing code for embedded microcontrollers (Atmel, Microchip, etc).
•    Writing interface control documents, specifications and test procedures for designs.
•    Reporting status including schedule progress and problems/issues.
•    Working closely with hardware in a lab setting, and debugging using lab equipment (e.g. Spectrum Analyzer, Digital Oscilloscope).

You will be part of highly skilled team and need to interface with other team members, including those of other engineering disciplines. Additional job duties could include systems level requirements analysis, design, and proposal input. You may also be involved in system testing for products you’re a part of and aid with fielding and/or training of the customer.