Test Engineer IV

Textron • Wilmington, MA

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About The Position

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 Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! About This Role We are seeking a talented Test Engineer with a Mechanical or Test Engineering background for the Wilmington, MA location. As a Test Engineer, you will perform planning, coordination, and execution of component, subsystem, and system level tests as well as other evaluation activities across the program. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined team environment and directly support our nation's war fighters. Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 9 years related experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Government Security Clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and/or experience using electrical/mechanical test instrumentation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordination, and scheduling test and evaluation activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/program requirements and engineering and quality standards
• Preparing and/or reviewing test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews and test reports for functional, environmental, and field tests
• Supporting in-house and field data collection activities including setup and operation of data acquisition systems, accelerometers, strain gauges, high speed cameras, and other test instrumentation
• Supporting test activities including product installation, integration, test, data acquisition and analysis
• Performing preliminary “quick-look” analysis and provide post-test debriefs to engineering team and customers
• Coordination with appropriate program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases
• 10 - 15%25 Travel

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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