Systems Engineering Lead

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multiindustry company employing 35000 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.

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About this Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Systems Engineering Lead with a strong background in modelbased design and modeling and simulation architectures and digital twin strategies with experience in Department of Defense (DoD) development programs. This role is crucial for integrating stateoftheart systems engineering practices into our major system development program significantly impacting our strategic objectives. Your expertise and technical knowledge will be crucial in ensuring the successful design integration and implementation of cuttingedge defense technologies. As a key member of our engineering team you will collaborate with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our military customers.

Responsibilities

Spearhead modelbased systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies ensuring alignment with DoD standards and practices.

Leverage agile development strategies to develop a digital twin modeling architecture in support of requirements allocation and verification design trade studies and optimization functional and mission modelling specification development and collaboration with customer and end user modeling frameworks.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of MBSE and digital twin concepts within our system development processes.

Utilize systems engineering tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw MATLAB or similar for system design and analysis.

Conduct system architecture design requirements engineering verification and validation and risk management activities.

Manage the systems engineering process for complex military systems from concept to deployment ensuring compliance with technical specifications project requirements and industry standards.

Perform system level trade analysis of different design options including estimated development and operational costs.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software engineers hardware engineers and subject matter experts to develop system architectures and design solutions that optimize performance reliability and maintainability.

Oversee system integration verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with functional requirements and performance objectives.

Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address technical challenges and ensure system safety security and interoperability.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Collaborate with project managers to develop project plans monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones.

Support the preparation of technical documentation including system specifications design documents test plans and reports ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance with project and contractual requirements.

Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including customers suppliers and regulatory authorities to understand their needs address concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications External

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering or related discipline with 10 years of related experience.

Excellent written and oral communications.

Customer interfacing and ability to build relationships

Use of Model Based Systems Engineering principles to develop SysML Models

Experience with DOORS requirement management tool

An existing U.S. Security Clearance is desired. The ability to obtain one is required.

How We Care

At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality differences and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

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