Firmware Systems Engineer II/III

Textron Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program (including Fitness Re

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with 

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking an experienced Firmware Systems Engineer II/III to join our defense-focused engineering team at Hill AFB. You will lead complex systems engineering tasks spanning design, integration, and validation of firmware/software-enabled electronics for military applications.

You will model requirements and architectures, perform trade studies, and collaborate with software, electrical, and test engineers to ensure high performance, reliability, and security, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related discipline with 2 years of related experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Ability to interface professionally with existing customers and possible new customers
• Model Based Systems Engineering experience to develop SysML Models in Cameo/MagicDraw and use of DOORS for requirements management is 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

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities for complex electronic systems with Firmware/Software command and control capabilities, from early design phase to production, ensuring compliance with technical specifications/requirements.
• Conduct system requirements analysis, definition, and allocation, translating customer needs into functional and technical requirements down to firmware/software design.
• Conduct system architecture modeling, operational and functional analysis, and requirements decomposition of the electrical system design.
• Perform system/subsystem level trade studies analyzing different design solutions optimizing product parameters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams comprised software engineers electrical/hardware engineers firmware engineers system engineers and test engineers to develop system and software/firmware architectures and design solutions that optimize performance reliability safety security and quality/mission assurance.
• Work directly with product design engineers through system integration, verification, and validation to ensure compliance with functional and performance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers fostering culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Collaborate with project managers and subject matter experts execute program plans ensuring on time delivery of products/deliverables.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, including system specifications design description documents test plans and test reports ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with project and contractual requirements.
• Foster strong relationships internal and external stakeholders including customers suppliers and regulatory authorities to understand their needs address concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Systems Engineering

SysML

Model Based Systems Engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

DOORS

Job description

Firmware Systems Engineer II/III

Description

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Systems Engineer with an Electrical or Software/Firmware 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 development complex military electronic systems. Your Electrical or Software/Firmware Engineering expertise and technical knowledge will crucil in ensuring successful design, integration, and implementation cutting-edge defense technologies. As a key member of our systems engineering team, you will be collaborate cross functional teams and stakeholders deliver innovative solutions that meet needs of our military customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities for complex electronic systems with Firmware/Software command and control capabilities, from early design phase to production, ensuring compliance with technical specifications/requirements.

• Conduct system requirements analysis, definition, and allocation, translating customer needs into functional and technical requirements down to firmware/software design.

• Conduct system architecture modeling, operational and functional analysis, and requirements decomposition of the electrical system design.

• Perform system/subsystem level trade studies analyzing different design solutions optimizing product parameters.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams comprised software engineers electrical/hardware engineers firmware engineers system engineers and test engineers to develop system and software/firmware architectures and design solutions that optimize performance reliability safety security and quality/mission assurance.

• Work directly with product design engineers through system integration, verification, and validation to ensure compliance with functional and performance requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers fostering culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

• Collaborate with project managers and subject matter experts execute program plans ensuring on time delivery of products/deliverables.

• Support preparation of technical documentation, including system specifications design description documents test plans and test reports ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with project and contractual requirements.

• Foster strong relationships 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 or computer engineering or related discipline with 2 years of related experience.

• Excellent written and oral communications.

• Ability to interface professionally with existing customers and possible new customers

• Model Based Systems Engineering experience to develop SysML Models in Cameo/MagicDraw and use of DOORS for requirements management is 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

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve goals so they can make difference everyday both and outside workplace. Below are just few examples!

• 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 trusted everyday who protect our country. We dedicated hiring these Veterans and aim translate their skills make impact on Company.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effective. Candidates should be comfortable learning applying these tools evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment and using AI line company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools not required — we value curiosity adaptability and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron committed providing Equal Opportunity in Employment all applicants and employees regardless race color religion age national origin military status veteran status disability sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation) genetic information or other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Utah-Hill AFB
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting: 10/13/2026, 7:52:26 AM
Job Number: 345589