Engineering Test Technician
Who We Are:
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.
About This Role:
We believe people should love what they do. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team during the design, development, test, and qualification phases of Department of Defense (DoD) programs
- Supporting engineers in the planning, setup, execution, and evaluation of DoD munition and sensor products
- Supporting test setup, conduct, and data collection activities for climatic and dynamic environmental testing, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing, energetic device testing, system functional and performance testing, and product acceptance testing
- Maintaining shock, vibration, thermal, sensor, and mechanical test equipment and procedures
- Maintaining test laboratory & equipment
- Conducting assembly and inspection operations for complex explosive and electromechanical devices
- Supporting program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution and reporting phases
- Test events will require 20% travel to off-site test facilities both locally and across the country
Qualifications:
High school, trade school or higher; Associates or technical school degree is a plus Ability to work assigned tasks independently or with minimal supervision Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience supporting both electrical and mechanical engineering related tasks Be thoroughly familiar with MS Office and its use in an engineering environment Active Secret clearance preferred; Ability to obtain a security clearance is required Knowledge, experience, and certifications to handle explosives and hazardous materials is desired, but training to obtain certifications can be provided. Willingness and ability to obtain Research & Development Blasting Certificate of Competency from the state of MA required (training can be provided) Willingness and ability to obtain Hazardous Material Packaging and Shipping certification required (training can be provided) Proficiency and ability to use mechanical power/hand tools (drill press, saw, press, etc) and electrical instrumentation (meters, power supplies, probes, etc) is required Must be able to communicate effectively and have good organizational skills Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical schematics and mechanical drawings/assembly instructions is a plus Proficient at soldering 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 Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington Job Field: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
