2027 - Electrical Engineer I (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA

Textron Inc.; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems in Slidell, Louisiana, is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to join the Land Domain Ground Robotics team. This entry-level role involves applying diverse electrical technologies to develop robotic solutions, with hands-on testing, design, and documentation responsibilities.

You will contribute to analog/digital circuits, PCB design, debugging, and performance calculations, with travel expected for customer demonstrations and readiness activities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and trade studies; develop electrical design concepts and perform calculations.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electrical assemblies.
• Design, document, and upgrade robotic systems including vehicle electronics and payloads.
• Travel as needed to support demonstrations and product readiness.

Skills

Circuit design

PCB design

Testing & debugging

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Job description

2027 - Electrical Engineer I (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA

Description

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.

About This Role

A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineer:

Textron Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Land Domain Ground Robotics team. We want engineers who have the passion to apply a diverse set of technologies and skills to create indispensable robotic solutions. Work is conducted on research and development initiatives that enable our ground robotic products and programs. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Fulfilling daily responsibilities including research and trade studies, developing electrical design concepts, performance calculations and simulation, and hands‑on support of testing and troubleshooting
• Opportunities that range from analog and digital circuits, fabrication and assembly, computer architectures, PCB design, debugging of electrical assemblies
• Designing, documenting, and upgrading robotic systems to include critical vehicle electronics and mission payloads.
• Some travel required to support customer demonstrations and product readiness.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Ability to work a 9/80 schedule (with every other Friday off)
• This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to work a 9/80 schedule (with every other Friday off)This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Day-one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

AI Readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Louisiana-Slidell
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342702