Test Engineer III

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

This is an opportunity to work as a Test Engineer in our Land Systems organizations on products such Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) and other unmanned systems. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting edge development programs for defense applications. This is an interdisciplinary role, enabling the full life cycle development of our products. This role may include supporting development of new products and product upgrades, payload design, integration and test, and development of fielding solutions for our military and commercial customers. Required experience includes hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, and successfully working within a collaborative team environment. A desire to take ownership of design efforts to ensure integration of new technology into our vehicles is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting full-lifecycle engineering design and development activities on established UxS and disruptive new products.

• Using technical acumen and problem-solving skills toward the execution of systems engineering tasks - including (but not limited to) requirements analysis, impact assessments, systems modeling (SysML), trade studies, requirements derivation, design review support, integration planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis.

• Preparing and presenting systems engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews.

• Interacting daily with technical leads, program managers, planners, technicians, and other engineers.

• Driving tasks to completion independently - aided by appropriate supervision and mentoring.

• Collaborating with others within the workgroup, with other departments, and the customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, electrical, mechanical, systems, or computer engineering) or physical sciences and a minimum 5 years of experience in a test engineering role required OR

Master's Degree in engineering or physical sciences with 3 or more years related experience.

• 2 years demonstrated project leadership experience preferred Experience with hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, or architecture design

• Testing and integrating new technology into our family of UAS products throughout the lifecycle of the program.

• Executing test engineering tasks - including (but not limited to) requirements analysis, design review support, formal validation planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis.

• Preparing and presenting test engineering work products - including (but not limited to) test plans, procedures, and reports to internal review teams and external customers.

• Serving as a resource to others within the department and the organization.

• Interacting daily with US Army customers, commercial customers, program managers, planners, and technicians.

• Experience with Windows and/or Unix operating systems is a plus

• Effective and efficient writing and presentation skills

• Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and MagicDraw (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)

• Ability to travel up to 15%

• Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required

• Driving tasks to completion independently.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Education Assistance

• Career Development & Training Opportunities

• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.