Role & seniority: Test Engineer, leads a small team (2–4 test engineers); mid-to-senior level with project leadership experience preferred

Stack/tools: USV/test engineering tooling; DOORS, JIRA, MagicDraw (preferred); Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio)

Top 3 responsibilities

Test and integrate new technology into USV products across the program lifecycle
Plan, execute, and document tests; lead design reviews, readiness reviews, risk management, and test/failure reviews
Manage cross-functional project planning, resource allocation, test metrics, and status; interact with Navy customers and program stakeholders

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s in engineering or physical sciences with 5+ years in systems/design engineering, or Master’s with 3+ years
2+ years of demonstrated project leadership
Active Secret clearance preferred (Secret eligibility); 25–30% travel
Effective writing/presentation skills; strong MS Office proficiency

Nice-to-haves

DoD experience, model-based systems engineering
Naval system experience per military standards
Experience with DOORS, JIRA, MagicDraw; familiarity with systems engineering tools
Location & work type: Travel required ~25–30%; role within Textron Systems Sea Systems; location not specified; on-site collaboration with US Navy customers and internal teams

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and MagicDraw (or equivalent)
Experience in a DoD environment and model based systems engineering
Naval system experience according to military standards preferred

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.
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.

Test Engineer III