Role & seniority

Experienced Test Engineer (team lead) in Textron System’s Sea Systems
Leads a small test team (2–4 engineers) and oversees daily testing operations

Stack/tools

Core: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Preferred tools: DOORS, JIRA, MagicDraw (or equivalent)

Environment: DoD/naval system context; model-based systems engineering (preferred)

Top 3 responsibilities

Test and integrate new technology into USV products across the program lifecycle
Lead daily testing activities, allocate tasks, and ensure timely execution for the assigned program
Develop and present test plans, procedures, and reports; conduct requirements analysis, readiness reviews, risk management, and test/failure reviews; collaborate across PM, engineering, and customer teams

Must-have skills

Bachelor's in engineering (software, electrical, mechanical, systems, or computer) or physical sciences with ≥5 years in systems/design engineering; OR Master’s with ≥3 years
2 years of project leadership experience preferred
Active Secret clearance preferred (Secret eligibility required); 25–30% travel
Effective writing/presentation skills; strong MS Office proficiency

Nice-to-haves

Experience with DOORS, JIRA, MagicDraw
DoD environment experience and model-based systems engineering
Naval systems experience aligned with military standards

Location & work type

Primary location: US-Maryland, Hunt Valley

Job type: Full-time, Experienced; first shif

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% - 30% 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.

Test Engineer III

Full Description

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

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications