Test Engineer IIIIV

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry 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.

This role is in Textron Systems Land Systems business area. Visit & to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Textron Systems is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program Textron Systems has developed the CottonmouthARV a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. Its expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility unrivaled versatility and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications.

We are seeking highly skilled Test Engineers to join our dynamic engineering team. This is an interdisciplinary role enabling the full life cycle development of our products. This role may include supporting development of new products and product upgrades payload design integration and test and development of fielding solutions for our military and commercial customers. Required experience includes hardware and/or software integration managing requirements derivation and allocation and successfully working within a collaborative team environment. A desire to take ownership of design efforts to ensure integration of new technology into our vehicles is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design development and execution of tests for products (hardware software systems) to ensure quality functionality and reliability creating test plans writing test cases identifying defects and collaborating with development teams for fixes ultimately ensuring products meet specifications and user needs before launch
• Test Planning & Design: Understand requirements define scope objectives and resources then create detailed test plans strategies and procedures
• Test Case Development: Write specific test cases and scripts for various tests (functional performance security etc.).
• Test Execution: Run tests monitor the development and production process and manage controlled testing environments.
• Defect Management: Identify document (using bug trackers) report and track software/hardware and product defects.
• Collaboration & Feedback: Work with developers process engineers and management to provide insights suggest improvements and ensure quality standards are met.
• Reporting: Analyze results document findings Preparing and presenting Test engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews.
• Interact daily with technical leads program managers planners technicians and other engineers.
• Driving tasks to completion independently aided by appropriate supervision and mentoring.
• Collaborating with others within the workgroup with other departments and the customer.

• Bachelors and/or masters degree in engineering (software electrical mechanical systems) or a related field with 6-8 years of experience.
• 6-8 years demonstrated project leadership experience preferred Experience with hardware and/or software integration managing requirements derivation and allocation or architecture design
• Testing and integrating new technology into our family of Ground Vehicle products throughout the lifecycle of the program.
• Executing test engineering tasks including (but not limited to) requirements analysis design review support formal validation planning test verification risk management and engineering analysis.
• Preparing and presenting test engineering work products including (but not limited to) test plans procedures and reports to internal review teams and external customers.
• Interacting daily with varying US Government customers commercial customers program managers planners and technicians.
• Experience with Windows and/or Unix operating systems is a plus
• Effective and efficient writing and presentation skills
• Experience with DOORS JIRA and MagicDraw (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Visio)
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required
• Driving tasks to completion independently.

How We Care

At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful. 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

Are you a Military Veteran

Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.