Role & seniority: Test Engineer lead (senior individual contributor with 2–4 direct reports; 2–4 engineers; project leadership preferred; expects independent task execution)

Stack/tools: DoD/test engineering methods; Microsoft Office suite; DOORS; JIRA; MagicDraw (or equivalent); model-based systems engineering experience; naval/system engineering tools as applicable

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead and execute testing/integration of new technology into USV products across the program lifecycle
Plan, manage, and report test activities; develop test plans, procedures, and reports; coordinate readiness reviews and test/failure reviews
Collaborate cross-functionally with PM, engineering, and customer stakeholders; allocate resources; track test metrics; mentor team

Must-have skills

BS in engineering (software, electrical, mechanical, systems, or computer) or physical sciences with 5+ years in systems/design engineering; or MS with 3+ years
2+ years of project leadership experience
Active Secret clearance preferred (Secret eligibility required); travel 25–30%
Strong written/presentation skills; proficient in MS Office; ability to interact with Navy customers

Nice-to-haves

Experience with DOORS, JIRA, MagicDraw
DoD environment experience and model-based systems engineering
Naval system experience to military standards
Location & work type: Sea Systems business area; travel 25–30%; potential on-site collaboration with US Navy and ex

Full Description

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

We believe people should love what they do – in a Test Engineering role, you will be responsible for

Testing and integrating new technology into our family of USV products throughout the lifecycle of the program.
Leading a team of 2-4 test engineers including allocation and monitoring of daily tasking and overall responsibility for daily testing operations related to the program for which you are assigned.
Executing test engineering tasks – including (but not limited to) requirements analysis, design review support, test planning, readiness reviews, integration, verification, test/failure review board management, 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.
Working cross functionally with project management, project engineering, and engineering functional leaders to provide project planning for test activities, resource allocation requests, test metrics tracking, and test status.
Serving as a resource to others within the department and the organization.
Interacting daily with US Navy customers, program managers, planners, and technicians.
Driving tasks to completion independently.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (software, electrical, mechanical, systems, or computer engineering) or physical sciences and a minimum 5 years of experience in a systems engineering or design 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

Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required
Travel Required: 25%25 - 30%25 travel
Effective writing and presentation skills.

Test Engineer III