Test Engineer II

Textron • Hunt Valley, MD

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About The Position

Textron Systems is seeking a motivated engineer with a mechanical or test engineering background to support strategic weapon system development for its Advanced Programs team. The Test Engineer plans, coordinates, and executes component, subsystem, and system-level tests, along with other program evaluation activities. The role works in a multidisciplinary team supporting defense programs and the nation’s warfighters, with opportunities for technical or leadership career progression. Travel is 10–20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in system-level and mechanical structure testing for defense or aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD standards, such as MIL-STD-810 or SMC-S-016.
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility for SAP clearance.
• Effective verbal and written communication and good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience using electrical and mechanical test instrumentation.
• Top Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to meet test requirements and objectives in accordance with customer and program requirements and engineering and quality standards.
• Prepare and/or review test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews, and test reports for functional, environmental, and field tests.
• Support in-house and field data collection, including setup and operation of data acquisition systems, accelerometers, strain gauges, high-speed cameras, and other test instrumentation.
• Support product installation, integration, testing, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Perform preliminary quick-look analysis and provide post-test debriefs to the engineering team and customers.
• Coordinate with program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain good organizational skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellness program, including fitness reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company funding
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level