ATE Project Technical Lead IV

Textron; Wilmington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career development

Wellness program

Medical & dental

401(K) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Senior ATE Project Technical Lead (IV) to drive the architecture, development, and deployment of automated test equipment. You will guide cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of complex test systems while meeting cost, schedule, and technical goals.

The role combines systems test engineering, design oversight, and EVMS tracking, ideal for a veteran defense engineer who bridges legacy ATS with modern hardware/software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years of ATE/ATS development and leadership experience.
• Active or ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary teams across electrical, mechanical, and software design to deploy ATE solutions.
• Direct design, integration, and deployment of test equipment using COTS instrumentation and custom interfaces.
• Oversee legacy ATS architectures, including TPS development, validation, and integration.
• Act as CAM, manage status reporting, IMS scheduling, and EVMS-based control.
• Lead ATE requirements analysis, design reviews, and certification.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

ATE/ATS leadership

Cross-functional leadership

System integration

Communications skills

EVMS/IMS tracking

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related Scientific field

Tools

COTS instrumentation

TPS engineering workflows

Test Program Sets (TPS)

Job description

ATE Project Technical Lead IV

Description

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. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Position Overview:

Textron Weapon Systems is seeking a Senior ATE Project Technical Lead (Level IV) to drive the architecture, development, and deployment of mission-critical Automated Test Equipment (ATE). In this senior leadership role, you will guide interdisciplinary teams through the entire lifecycle of complex test systems, ensuring execution meets rigorous cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

This role combines high-level systems test engineering, hardware/software design oversight, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking. It is ideal for a veteran defense engineering leader who excels at bridging legacy Automatic Test Systems (ATS) frameworks with modern automated hardware/software solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead, oversee, and coordinate all interdisciplinary technical work across electrical, mechanical, and software design teams to deploy robust ATE solutions
• Full Lifecycle Development: Direct the design, integration, and deployment of test equipment utilizing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) instrumentation, custom electrical/mechanical interfaces, and specialized software
• Legacy System Integration: Oversight of legacy Automatic Test Systems (ATS) architectures, including the development, validation, and integration of Test Program Sets (TPS)
• Programmatic Oversight: Serve as the Cost Account Manager (CAM), taking ownership of status reporting, tracking the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and utilizing EVMS to keep projects on time and on budget
• System Integrity & Compliance: Oversee comprehensive ATE Requirements Analysis, lead high-visibility Design Review presentations, and spearhead formal ATE Certification, Calibration, and Self-Test methodologies
• Team Cohesion: Foster strong intra- and inter-disciplinary collaboration, serving as the central technical point of contact for company personnel, leadership, customers, and external suppliers

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience & Security:

• Security Clearance: Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related Scientific field
• Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of dedicated ATE / ATS development experience, with a proven track record of technical team leadership in a defense or aerospace environment
• Technical Depth: Deep, intimate technical knowledge of COTS instrumentation hardware, rack-and-stack electrical/mechanical design, and TPS engineering workflows
• Project Management: Demonstrable experience in Cost Account Management (CAM) and project tracking within an EVMS / IMS framework

Key Professional Skills:

• High competency in ATE/ATS Requirements Analysis, formal system validation, and military/aerospace test certification practices
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into clear executive and customer-facing presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills to build alignment across engineering, project management, and external stakeholders

How We Care

• 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

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

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

$130,100 - $198,500 per year.

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.