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

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer I in Hunt Valley, MD to contribute to ruggedized RF/EO-IR devices. You will develop embedded firmware, perform schematic capture, and assist with system-level debugging and documentation for military-grade testing environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to grow with mentorship across Textron’s defense platforms. Candidates must be U.S.

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 a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Development of embedded firmware (microcontroller, C language) and/or FPGA and digital design
• Schematic capture for circuit card designs
• Testing and debugging of new products, prototypes or circuit card assemblies
• System integration and debugging and the creation of technical documentation for designs and testing

Skills

Test equipment knowledge

Lab experience

RF theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Schematic capture

Circuit layout

Job description

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

Description

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.

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

About This Role

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 FPGA and digital design
• Schematic capture for circuit card designs
• Testing and debugging of new products, prototypes or circuit card assemblies
• System integration 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
• 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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
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: 342663