2027 Systems 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

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is hiring an entry-level 2027 Systems Engineer I (Electronic Systems). The role focuses on integrating and debugging EW systems, understanding schematics, and developing test instructions. Travel to customer sites and customer training are required.

The position emphasizes hands-on mentorship, growth, and exposure to multiple functions within Textron’s engineering teams. On-site work is required at a Textron business unit.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, debug, and maintain complex EW systems.
• Understand electrical schematics and debug assemblies at the circuit level.
• Develop repeatable and reproducible assembly, inspection, and test instructions.
• Design circuit cards and assemblies for use in test tools.
• Travel to customer sites to deploy new systems and resolve HW issues on existing systems.
• Conduct customer training.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Systems Engineer I (Electronic Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD (342657)

Job Number: 342657

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.

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:

Integrate, debug, and maintain complex EW systems

Understand electrical schematics and debug assemblies at the circuit level

Develop repeatable and reproducible assembly, inspection, and test instructions

Design circuit cards and assemblies for use in test tools

Travel to customer sites to deploy new systems and resolve HW issues on existing systems

Conduct customer training

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering a related field
• 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
• 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.

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.

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

Classified Information Statement - Select value to add statement to job posting Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.