2027 Electrical Engineer I (Electronic Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement options

Flexible schedules

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer I (Electronic Systems). You will contribute to embedded firmware and FPGA design, work on circuit card development, and participate in testing and documentation from day one.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering with lab experience and familiarity with RF concepts. On-site work at a Textron facility offers mentorship and hands-on growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on lab experience with test equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and circuit layout is advantageous.
• Basic RF theory knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware (microcontroller) and/or FPGA designs.
• Create schematic captures for circuit card designs and perform testing.
• Debug and validate new products and prototypes; document designs and test results.
• Assist system integration and contribute to technical documentation.

Job description

Job Number:

342663

Job Description - 2027 Electrical Engineer I (Electronic Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD (342663)

2027 Electrical Engineer I (Electronic Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD

About the Entry Level Role

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.

Ruggedized Test develops and produces RF and EO/IR devices that help ensure that military aircraft can safely perform their missions. These devices test the communications and aircraft survivability equipment that keep the warfighter in the air. The A2PATS provides real RF simulations of signals and effects a radar receiver would experience when in operational use.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Development of embedded firmware (microcontroller, C language) and/or FPGAand digitaldesign
• Schematic capture for circuit card designs
• Testing and debugging of new products,prototypesor circuit card assemblies
• Systemintegration and debugging (analysis of one or more system components and helping to solve an issue) and the creation of technical documentation for designs and testing.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Test equipment knowledge (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer) and lab experience is a plus
• Previous experience with schematic capture and circuit layout is a plus
• Knowledge of RF theory is a plus
• 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
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Tuition reimbursement

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.

Recruiting Timeline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

Compensation and Benefits

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is 99000 - 99000 per year.

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.

Classified Information Statement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.