Test Engineer II

Textron • Wilmington, MA

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About The Position

Textron Systems, part of Textron, is hiring a Test Engineer II for its Weapon Systems business area and Advanced Programs team. The role supports strategic weapon system development and involves planning, coordinating, and executing component-, subsystem-, and system-level tests and other program evaluation activities. The engineer works in a multidisciplinary team and directly supports the nation’s warfighters. Textron describes a grow-from-within philosophy and opportunities for career progression along technical or leadership paths. The position requires 10–20% travel and an active Secret clearance, eligibility for SAP clearance, and preferably a Top Secret clearance.

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 required and eligibility for SAP clearance required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with good organizational skills.
• Availability for 10–20% travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to meet 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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