ATE Project Technical Lead IV

Textron•Wilmington, MA

17h

About The Position

Textron Weapon Systems is seeking a Senior ATE Project Technical Lead (Level IV) to drive the architecture, development, and deployment of mission-critical Automated Test Equipment (ATE). In this senior leadership role, you will guide interdisciplinary teams through the entire lifecycle of complex test systems, ensuring execution meets rigorous cost, schedule, and technical requirements. This role combines high-level systems test engineering, hardware/software design oversight, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking. It is ideal for a veteran defense engineering leader who excels at bridging legacy Automatic Test Systems (ATS) frameworks with modern automated hardware/software solutions.

Requirements

Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related Scientific field
Minimum of ten (10) years of dedicated ATE / ATS development experience, with a proven track record of technical team leadership in a defense or aerospace environment
Deep, intimate technical knowledge of COTS instrumentation hardware, rack-and-stack electrical/mechanical design, and TPS engineering workflows
Demonstrable experience in Cost Account Management (CAM) and project tracking within an EVMS / IMS framework
High competency in ATE/ATS Requirements Analysis, formal system validation, and military/aerospace test certification practices
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into clear executive and customer-facing presentations
Strong interpersonal skills to build alignment across engineering, project management, and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Veteran status

Responsibilities

Lead, oversee, and coordinate all interdisciplinary technical work across electrical, mechanical, and software design teams to deploy robust ATE solutions
Direct the design, integration, and deployment of test equipment utilizing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) instrumentation, custom electrical/mechanical interfaces, and specialized software
Oversight of legacy Automatic Test Systems (ATS) architectures, including the development, validation, and integration of Test Program Sets (TPS)
Serve as the Cost Account Manager (CAM), taking ownership of status reporting, tracking the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and utilizing EVMS to keep projects on time and on budget
Oversee comprehensive ATE Requirements Analysis, lead high-visibility Design Review presentations, and spearhead formal ATE Certification, Calibration, and Self-Test methodologies
Foster strong intra- and inter-disciplinary collaboration, serving as the central technical point of contact for company personnel, leadership, customers, and external suppliers