Electrical Systems Engineer ll/lll

Textron Systems; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 92,600 - 176,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career development

Wellness program

401(K) with company funding

Parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background to lead design, integration, and verification of complex military electronic systems. You will translate customer needs into functional requirements and collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s in electrical engineering with 2+ years’ related experience; MBSE using SysML and DOORS is preferred; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline with 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer interfacing skills.
• Experience with SysML MBSE and DOORS requirement management preferred.
• U.S. Security Clearance desired or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities for complex electronic systems from concept to deployment, ensuring alignment with specs and standards.
• Conduct requirements analysis, allocation, and decomposition to deliver functional design.
• Model systems, perform trade analyses, and support architecture development with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee integration, verification, and validation to meet performance objectives and safety.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer relations

MBSE

SysML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related

Tools

DOORS

SysML

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Systems Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background to join our team. We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for various systems engineering efforts supporting the development of complex military electronic systems. Your Electrical Engineering expertise and technical knowledge will be crucial in ensuring the successful design, integration, and implementation of cutting‑edge defense technologies. As a key member of our systems engineering team, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our military customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities for complex electronic systems, from concept to deployment, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, project requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct system requirements analysis, definition, and allocation, translating customer needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Conduct system modeling, operations analysis, and requirements decomposition in support of system design.
• Perform system level trade analysis of different design options including estimated development and operational costs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and subject matter experts, to develop system architectures and design solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Oversee system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure compliance with functional requirements and performance objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address technical challenges and ensure system safety, security, and interoperability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, test plans, and reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project and contractual requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline with 2+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Customer interfacing and ability to build relationships.
• Use of Model Based Systems Engineering principles to develop SysML Models and DOORS requirement management tool preferred.
• Ability to work in teams and independently with minimal direction.
• An existing U.S. Security Clearance is desired. The ability to obtain one is required.
• This role is open at multiple levels. Candidates will be hired at a level consistent with their background and experience.

Level II: $92,600‑$139,600

Level III: $115,800‑$176,200

How We Care

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.

• 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

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.