Test Engineer Lead
Textron•Wilmington, MA
About The Position
Textron Systems is seeking a Test Engineer with a mechanical or test engineering background to support a critical defense program. The role plans, coordinates, and executes component-, subsystem-, and system-level tests and other evaluation activities across the program. The engineer works in a multidisciplinary team and may lead, mentor, and contribute expertise in formal testing environments. The position involves 10–15% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- At least 9 years of related experience.
- Expertise in system-level and mechanical structure testing for defense or aerospace programs.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD standards, including MIL-STD 810 or SMC-S-016.
- Proven leadership skills, including examples of mentorship and training in team settings.
- Proficiency in LabView and MATLAB.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with formalized documentation and reporting practices.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and/or experience using electrical or mechanical test instrumentation.
- Active Secret clearance preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule test, integration, and evaluation activities to meet customer and program requirements, objectives, 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 offsite data collection, including setup and operation of data acquisition systems and sensors such as NI PXIe, DTS Slice, accelerometers, strain gauges, high-speed cameras, and other test instrumentation.
- Lead and perform environmental testing in dynamic and static environments, including vibration, static loading, pyroshock, thermal cycling, and humidity.
- Use and optimize LabView for instrumentation control, real-time monitoring, and custom setup creation.
- Apply MATLAB for signal processing, data filtering, and post-test data analysis.
- Perform preliminary quick-look analysis and provide post-test debriefs to engineering teams and customers.
- Coordinate with programs, 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, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company funding
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
