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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 Howe & Howe business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweAndHowe.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Howe & Howe Technologies is seeking talented mechanical engineers to join our team. As a mechanical engineer you will perform a variety of assignments including detailed mechanical design, engineering analysis and system integration design. A strong candidate will possess a broad knowledge base in multiple engineering disciplines and be able to operate in a fast-paced R&D environment. For more information on the products developed by the Howe & Howe Technologies team, please visit http://www.howeandhowe.com/
Responsibilities
- Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult engineering problems.
- Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross functional design teams, including prototyping and production support.
- Generate statements of work and monitor outside contractor performance
- Conduct liaison activities with sub-contractors and external manufactures as well as internal and external customers at all levels.
- Oversee unit level testing and integration activities performed by junior staff, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Perform detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, drafting, requirements analysis, mechanical analysis including structural and thermal, drafting and tolerance analysis.
- Prepare high quality engineering documentation such as specifications and drawings to support the fabrication team and sub-contractors.
- Drive tasks to completion independently
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 Howe & Howe business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweAndHowe.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Howe & Howe Inc, a Textron Systems Company, is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer you will perform a variety of assignments including system requirements analysis, architecture design, and integration of systems. A strong candidate will possess a broad knowledge base in multiple engineering disciplines and be able to operate in both fast-paced R&D and production environments. Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron Systems is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression. For more information on the products developed by the Howe & Howe Inc team, please visit http://www.howeandhowe.com/
Responsibilities
- Support full life cycle engineering design and development activities
- Develop system requirements specification for the overall system including verification plans
- Generate overall system architecture to satisfy functional, reliability, and safety requirements
- Execute software engineering tasks – including (but not limited to) requirements analysis, systems modeling (SYSML), architecture design, trade studies, design review support, integration planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis.
- Serve as a resource to others within the work group, department, and the organization.
- Effectively communicate with program managers, planners, and technicians.
- Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers
- Drive tasks to completion independently.
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 Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
The Sea Systems team is seeking highly qualified candidates to function as an experienced Systems Engineer supporting our CUSV product development initiatives and our contract programs. The strong candidate will possess a broad knowledge base in multiple engineering disciplines and be able to execute in both R&D and production environments. Required experience includes hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, overseeing technical execution of engineering projects, and successfully working within a collaborative team environment. A desire to take ownership of design efforts to integrate new technology into our vehicles and payloads is essential.
Roles and responsibilities include:
- Lead full-life cycle engineering design and development activities for the CUSV platform.
- Lead and/or perform requirements analysis, systems modeling (SYSML), trade studies, requirements derivation, design review support, integration planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis.
- Development of systems architectures and concepts of operations.
- Use technical acumen and problem-solving skills toward the execution of systems engineering tasks.
- Perform a review of engineering work products to ensure technically accurate and quality work products.
- Prepare and present systems engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program IPT meetings and milestone reviews.
- Generate solid systems engineering task Basis of Estimates and manage Earned Value for systems engineering design/development cost accounts as Cost Account Manager.
- Generate subcontract statements of work and manage outside subcontractor performance.
- Provide tasking to junior systems engineering team on your program and mentorship to support task completion.
- Joint management of the CUSV JIRA Problem Change Report (PCR) Database and PCR adjudication and resolution process.
- Lead and/or perform systems engineering content for Engineering Change Proposals and Requests for Deviation.
- Interact daily with program managers, planners, engineers, and technicians.
- Drive tasks to completion independently.
- Travel in support of project execution and testing as required, up to 15%.
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 Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Textron Systems is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program, Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications.
We are seeking multiple highly qualified candidates to lead and support our Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) engineering projects supporting our internal development initiatives and our contract programs. The Project Engineers will work primarily with the engineering disciplines and program teams to plan and execute ARV project to achieve defined objectives within cost and schedule constraints. Project Engineers lead a multidisciplinary team and provide technical leadership and guidance on development efforts that impact on ground vehicles products and programs. As a member of ARV Project Engineering team, the ARV Project Engineers ensures that the engineering efforts meet customer and internal requirements.
ARV Project Engineer roles and responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedule and budget per customer Earned-Value Managements System requirements (EVMS)
• Resolve schedule, resource, and technical conflicts
• Navigate and lead multidiscipline teams through unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions
• Collaborate with functional managers to organize and delegate key tasks
• Interact daily with program managers, planners, engineers and technicians
• Generate statements of work and managing outside contractor performance
• Act as a technical interface between engineering development team, Integrated Product Teams, and Integrated Supply Chain for product and program needs
• Chair (or delegate) responsibilities to execute change control boards for your project /product
• Develop discretionary funding plans and requests outlining program needs for successful execution
• Provide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance
• Develop proposals (cost and technical) and basis of estimates for new business opportunities
• Prepare and present engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews
• Responsible for Average Unit Manufacturing Cost (AUMC) of PPD vehicles and future LRIP/full-rate production environments
ARV Automotive Project Engineer Roles/Responsibilities:
• Responsible for managing and coordinating all ARV Automotive and Vehicle specific-related activities, acting as a liaison between different teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.
o Manage and coordinate Vehicle and Automotive Design, Development, Integration and Test Activities
o Supports Chief Engineer to drive technical risk and maturity into Vehicle/Automotive system designs and development
o Coordinate Engineering support of Vehicle of builds, outfitting, test and final delivery
o Responsible for delivery of associated technical artifacts including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL’s)
o Support of all Vehicle, Survivability, and Automotive related Technical Customer Integrated Product teams (IPT’s) and Working groups (WG’s)
• Responsible for coordination and communication with Integrated Supply chain, Engineering, Program Management and Government customers on all ARV Automotive and Vehicle related tasks, activities, risks and issues.
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 Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Textron Systems is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program, Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications.
We are seeking multiple highly qualified candidates to lead and support our Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) engineering projects supporting our internal development initiatives and our contract programs. The Project Engineers will work primarily with the engineering disciplines and program teams to plan and execute ARV project to achieve defined objectives within cost and schedule constraints. Project Engineers lead a multidisciplinary team and provide technical leadership and guidance on development efforts that impact on ground vehicles products and programs. As a member of ARV Project Engineering team, the ARV Project Engineers ensures that the engineering efforts meet customer and internal requirements.
ARV Project Engineer roles and responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedule and budget per customer Earned-Value Managements System requirements (EVMS)
• Resolve schedule, resource, and technical conflicts
• Navigate and lead multidiscipline teams through unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions
• Collaborate with functional managers to organize and delegate key tasks
• Interact daily with program managers, planners, engineers and technicians
• Generate statements of work and managing outside contractor performance
• Act as a technical interface between engineering development team, Integrated Product Teams, and Integrated Supply Chain for product and program needs
• Chair (or delegate) responsibilities to execute change control boards for your project /product
• Develop discretionary funding plans and requests outlining program needs for successful execution
• Provide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance
• Develop proposals (cost and technical) and basis of estimates for new business opportunities
• Prepare and present engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews
• Responsible for Average Unit Manufacturing Cost (AUMC) of PPD vehicles and future LRIP/full-rate production environments
ARV Manufacturing Project Engineer Roles/Responsibilities:
• Responsible for managing and coordinating all ARV Manufacturing-related activities, acting as a liaison between different teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.
o Manage advanced manufacturing of High-performance ballistic Hulls
o Coordinate support of Vehicle of builds, outfitting, test and final delivery
o Responsible for associated Manufacturing Test articles including Vehicle Prototypes, Blast Hulls and System Integration Labs assets
• Responsible for coordination and communication with Integrated Supply chain, Engineering, Program Management and Government customers on all ARV Manufacturing related tasks, activities, risks and issues.
o Manage and control system configurations and bills of materials
About This Role
Textron Systems is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program, Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications.
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader to join the Crewed Land Systems team at our Slidell, LA facility. In this role, you will have the opportunity to experience the entire engineering lifecycle of military vehicles through design, build, test, and sustainment. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to design mechanical systems using 3D CAD, hands-on experience in a prototyping or production environment, a solid foundation in mechanical design principles, and a passion for automotive-related platforms.
IPT Lead Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of talented engineers through the development, integration, and test of mechanical and electrical components and subsystems.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for your given IPT to ensure compliance to all applicable performance specifications, standards, and regulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within the business to ensure that performance, cost, and schedule targets are achieved throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead recurring IPT meetings, working groups, and design reviews both internally and with the Government customer.
• Review and release 3D models, 2D drawings, and reports to ensure we deliver quality products.
• Review and approve technical analysis including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and other engineering tools.
• Support proposal bid and execution activities including technical writing, Statements of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and scheduling.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing functions and Field Service Representatives (FSRs) during prototyping, production, test, and sustainment activities.
• Foster development of junior engineers including interns, co-ops, and new hires.
We are looking for three IPT leads, Automotive, Mobility, & Structure. Skillsets below:
Auxiliary Automotive IPT Lead Responsibilities & Skillset:
• Lead the auxiliary automotive IPT including seating, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, On-Vehicle Equipment (OVE), lighting, and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) equipment integration.
• Perform and/or oversee Human Systems Interface (HSI) analysis at the vehicle and subsystem level.
• Perform and/or oversee thermal and flow simulations in ANSYS and other tools.
Mobility IPT Lead Responsibilities & Skillset:
• Lead the mobility IPT including powertrain, drivetrain, suspension, steering, fuel system, and water propulsion.
• Perform and/or oversee powertrain performance calculations and vehicle dynamics simulations using commercial, Government, and internal software.
Structure IPT Lead Responsibilities & Skillset:
• Lead the structure IPT including hull, structural appendages, grilles, hatches, and armor.
• Experience with weld joint design, weld symbols, etc. for multiple material types and weld processes.
• Understanding of the weldability, formability, and machinability for different types of aluminum and steel alloys to balance cost, schedule, weight, and performance
• Experience with the design and fabrication of tactical or combat vehicle hull structures is desired.
• Perform and/or oversee structural analysis using SolidWorks Simulation and ANSYS.
• Experience with live-fire testing is desired.
• Active Secret clearance is desired.
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:
The Structural Engineering Analyst will be responsible for performing advanced structural analysis and design of flight vehicles in the Strategic Missiles Business Line. The Analyst will also be responsible for guiding and reviewing structural analysis performed by junior analysts. The position requires extensive expertise in Ansys for structural analysis as well as the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and other analysis software. The analysis techniques used, as well as the compiled results, will be summarized in presentations and detailed design analysis reports.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior structural analyst performing complex static and dynamic structural analyses of flight vehicles in the strategic missiles and reentry vehicle area.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in structural analysis techniques and best practices. Review structural analysis models and results produced by the analysis team.
- Utilize a combination of ANSYS and other software tools (both COTS and Textron developed) to generate structural characteristics and responses.
- Define recommended changes to improve the performance/efficiency of structural design features.
- Summarize results and design application techniques during the above activities via presentations and design analysis reports.
- Up to 5% travel may be required.
About This Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Systems Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background to join our team.
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for various systems engineering efforts supporting the development of complex military electronic systems. Your Electrical Engineering 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 systems engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our military customers.
Responsibilities
- Perform systems engineering activities for complex electronic systems, from concept to deployment, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, project requirements, and industry standards.
- Conduct system requirements analysis, definition, and allocation, translating customer needs into functional and technical requirements.
- Conduct system modeling, operations analysis, and requirements decomposition in support of system design.
- Perform system level trade analysis of different design options including estimated development and operational costs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and subject matter experts, to develop system architectures and design solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability.'
- Oversee system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure compliance with functional requirements and performance objectives.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address technical challenges and ensure system safety, security, and interoperability.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Collaborate with project managers to develop project plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Support the preparation of technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, test plans, and reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project and contractual requirements.
- Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, to understand their needs, address concerns, and 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
About This Role
Textron Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. This individual will work as part of a multidisciplined design engineering team during the development phases of an emerging program. The individual will be responsible for developing new analog designs and the transition of those designs into military qualified hardware. The individual should be familiar with Mixed Signal electronics design, switching power supply design, ordnance initiation and high density PWAs. The individual should be familiar with using OrCAD Capture, PSPICE or LTSpice and other simulation products. Our Design Engineering team is focused on developing and improving new product designs to support advanced emerging programs for military customers.
Responsibilities
- Designing and developing mixed signal electronic designs
- Developing schematics in standard design tools
- Analyzing circuit designs
- Working in a collaborative and cross-functional discipline environment
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