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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.
ATAC Research & Development Manager, Tactical Aircraft
About Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Flight, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com.
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’s Research & Development Manager for Tactical Aircraft will primarily be responsible for research and evaluation of existing fighter and/or attack aircraft that can effectively be integrated into ATAC’s fleet. This position will report to the Director of Research & Development and will also support the Program Managers directly responsible for upgrades to ATAC’s fleet of aircraft as required by existing and future customers.
Job Responsibilities
· Research existing fighter aircraft that can cost-effectively be integrated into ATACs fleet of aircraft in order to develop winning technical solutions for future proposals.
· Assist with drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to industry or foreign governments in order to gain firm pricing and schedule of potential future aircraft.
· Assist the Director of R&D in evaluating potential aircraft acquisitions or modernization upgrades that will satisfy current and future U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Contracted Air Services (CAS) requirements.
· Assist the R&D Senior Manager of Tactical Mission Systems with integration of electro-optical/infra-red (EO/IR) sensors, electronic warfare (EW) equipment, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, and helmet mounted cueing systems (HMCS) onto ATAC aircraft.
· Assist the R&D Chief Engineer with developing and managing systems-level requirements for aircraft avionics, sensors, and systems that meet the customer’s needs and can be used for effective subcontracting.
· Assist the Capture Manager with proposal development, including developing strategy, advocating technical solutions, writing content and editing the work of others.
· Assist aircraft Program Managers with requirements derivation, management, verification and validation efforts.
· Assist aircraft Program Managers with Test & Evaluation planning and execution.
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 Supply Chain business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
The Manager, Supply Chain will lead a team of subcontract specialists to enable the negotiation and execution of complex subcontracts with major suppliers and ensure oversight of the supply base coupled with monitoring, escalating, reporting and driving action of the supply base. This position further serves as the Electronic Systems domain supply chain lead with direct support responsibility to the domain program leadership. Customer relationship management and supply chain execution are key measures for this position, all with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Responsibilities
· Serve as the supply chain lead to the Electronic Systems domain programs. Engage in regular communications, attend program reviews, and provide supply chain feedback and take action on items of program importance or concern (e.g. risky suppliers and mitigation, delivery status, cost growth concerns, among others).
· Coordinate and align with other supply chain resources/functions to meet customer objectives. (Supplier Development, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing Engineering, Data Analytics, Tactical Procurement). Escalate issues as identified.
· Provide regular reports to supply chain and program leadership regarding subcontract status, supplier performance, risks/mitigations, and associated supply chain metrics.
· Develop, coach, and manage subcontract specialists and monitor employee performance to goals. Use data analytics and standard tools to measure and monitor subcontract placement and supplier management/performance. Enforce and improve on standard work and cadences. Monitor SC exception reports.
· Evaluate supply chain needs proactively with the program through the review of forecasts and the identification of potential sources for strategic sourcing considerations.
· Maintain expertise in major commodities and drivers for the ES Domain while proactively engaging early in business opportunities—supporting proposal strategy, gate reviews, and drive program accountability—to optimize downstream supply chain performance, advocate for supply chain needs, and execute targeted continuous improvement initiatives.
· Support the Supply Chain organization executing discrete continuous improvement efforts as identified.
· Support both internal and external audit teams, including Accounting, Textron Audit Services, DCMA and DCAA. Ensure subcontract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer 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 Supply Chain business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
The Pricing & Estimating Sr. Manager oversees the department’s performance, staffing, and development while leading the creation of compliant, well-supported pricing proposals for government and commercial customers. This role manages workload, coordinates cross-functional input, and ensures accurate financial analysis, pricing strategy, and adherence to policies and regulations. It requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to meet strict deadlines in a detail-driven environment.
Responsibilities
· Ability to effectively develop teams and manage/direct the workflow of others is required. Develop, train, and mentor direct reports using a formalized performance management process and positive leadership examples.
· Participates in determining objectives of work assignments, planning schedules, and arranging activities in accomplishing objectives of the department.
· Strong business background with knowledge of all aspects of government and commercial job costing in an engineering development and manufacturing environment.
· Analysis of proposal bills of materials, utilization of actual and estimated labor and procurement data, pricing and estimating practices, functional department estimates, and proposal auditing.
· Performs review and analysis of cost proposals activities prior to submission to management for approval and negotiation with customers to ensure cost data are current, accurate, and complete.
· Develops solutions to a variety of complex proposal related problems using established policies, procedures and best practices.
· Works special assignments as required using independent judgment and initiative.
· Plan, execute & manage multiple projects that include improvement reviews of business processes, particularly on regulatory & compliance-related systems & programs.
· Advanced knowledge of General Accounting processes, procedures, and rules and accounting systems to properly apply the correct overheads, burdens, pricing factors, and other applicable rates & the application of pricing and costing principles, concepts, practices, and 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 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 an experienced Mechanical Designer to support strategic weapon system development for our Advanced Programs team. Textron Systems has the need for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Specialist with a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical and specialized tooling/handling equipment design. The candidate should be comfortable as a cognizant designer of mechanical systems for military applications. . The candidate should be familiar with manufacturing processes and understand the tooling and equipment needed to aid fabrication and assembly. The candidate should also be well versed in Siemens NX CAD design software and understand the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Responsibilities:
- Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Design problems.
- Perform detailed design of electro-mechanical devices, subsystems, cabling, and equipment including modeling, drafting, and tolerance analysis in direct collaboration with an integrated engineering team.
- Prepare high-quality formal engineering documentation (layouts, drawings, 3D models, parts lists, Engineering Change Notices, (ECN’s), vendor parts, etc.) per ASME Y14.100 and MIL-Spec standards.
- Applies the following in the creation of technical data packages: ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing, military standards and specifications, manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to research, analyze and implement design solutions with attention to design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
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!
Description
The Textron Team is seeking a talented component engineer to support a major Program. As a Component Engineer, you will perform a variety of assignments that include leading the Electronic Components’ Parts, Materials, and Processes (PM&P), Obsolescence Management, and Counterfeit Parts and Materials Control efforts. A strong candidate will possess a broad knowledge base in Electronic Parts and applicable MIL-STDs and be able to support both design and production environments. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-functional team environment and directly support our nation’s war fighters. Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression.
About the Entry Level Role
As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
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
Ruggedized Test develops and produces RF and EO/IR devices that help ensure that military aircraft can safely perform their missions. These devices test the communications and aircraft survivability equipment that keep the warfighter in the air. The A2PATS provides real RF simulations of signals and effects a radar receiver would experience when in operational use.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Development of embedded firmware (microcontroller, C language) and/or FPGA?and digital?design?
Schematic capture for circuit card designs?
Testing and debugging of new products,?prototypes?or circuit card assemblies?
System?integration and debugging (analysis of one or more system components and helping to solve an issue) and the creation of technical documentation for designs and testing.?
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!
Description
The Textron Team is seeking a talented component engineer to support a major Program. As a Component Engineer, you will perform a variety of assignments that include leading the Electronic Components’ Parts, Materials, and Processes (PM&P), Obsolescence Management, and Counterfeit Parts and Materials Control efforts. A strong candidate will possess a broad knowledge base in Electronic Parts and applicable MIL-STDs and be able to support both design and production environments. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-functional team environment and directly support our nation’s war fighters. Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression.
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 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
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Primary responsibility is to support explosive site planning (updating, reviewing and submitting for approval), compliance and training.
• Limited support for Research & Development, Test & Manufacturing efforts.
• Limited support for support for key energetic supplier monitoring.
• Knowledge and experience with DoD (Department of Defense) siting tools (ESS), explosive effects (thermal/fragment/overpressure) modeling/analysis.
• Support leadership team and serve as liaison to assist with DCMA & customer requests for information (RFI).
• Serve as Explosive/Energetic Point of Contact (POC) for Pre-Award, Poast-Award, and Indemnification Surveys.
• Understand and comply with DOD 4145.26
• Work with other disciplines (e.g. Engineering, Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities, etc.) to ensure implemented protocols are being followed.
• Assist in conducting training courses on related topics. This may be preparation of web-based training or instructor-led training.
• Reviewing process changes in work areas to assess additional risk and determine the appropriate levels of approval.
• Delivering presentations to all management levels to facilitate process change or summarize new processes.
• Develop relevant team project milestones, provide updates and meet project deadlines
• Assist with managing the Energetic Safety Program by influencing across all departments to develop, plan, schedule, complete, analyze, track and follow-up on process assessments.
This position reports to the Vice President of Operations. Support of Energetic Safety tasks will be at the direction of the Vice President of Operations, in collaboration with the Director of EH&S. Some travel to other Textron Systems’ locations and suppliers is expected. Continuous professional training is encouraged. This position can stay focused within the explosives and ammunitions technical field, or can be used as a transition after military service if an applicant wishes to pursue a bachelors degree part-time. This position is located at the Wilmington Massachusetts campus.
Why This Internship
As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.
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?
A?Day in the Life of a?Mechanical Engineer Intern:
Providing engineering support on both next generation technologies and proven platforms that support and protect our deployed warfighter.?
Fulfilling daily responsibilities including research and trade studies, developing design concepts, performance calculations and analysis, and hands-on support of testing and troubleshooting.?
Opportunities that range from modeling, analysis, fabrication and assembly, structural design, fastening and joining, and operations of measurement tools.?