Electrical Systems Engineer ll/lll

Textron; Wilmington (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career development

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision & 401(K)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron in Wilmington, MA is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer II/III to join our defense technology team. You will lead systems engineering activities for complex electronic systems, from concept to deployment, and collaborate across software, hardware, and SME teams to optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability.

The role emphasizes requirements analysis, system modeling, design trade studies, and rigorous verification/validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Customer interfacing and relationship-building abilities.
• Familiarity with MBSE, SysML, and DOORS preferred.
• U.S. Security Clearance desired or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities for complex electronic systems from concept to deployment.
• Analyze requirements, allocate to functional/technical specs.
• Model systems, analyze operations, and perform design trade studies.
• Collaborate with software/hardware engineers and SMEs on architectures.
• Oversee integration, verification, and validation to meet requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation for safety and interoperability.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Develop project plans with PMs and monitor milestones.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports with accuracy.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and regulators.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer relations

Team collaboration

MBSE SysML/DOORS

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

DOORS

SysML

Job description

Job Description - Electrical Systems Engineer ll/lll (344973)

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

• 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 $92,600 - $176,200 per year.

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.