Junior Test Engineer – Autonomous Sea Systems

Textron; Maryland; On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Job summary

Textron Systems in Maryland seeks a Test Engineer I to design, develop, and execute tests for unmanned surface vehicle programs. You will create test plans, write cases, identify defects, and collaborate with developers and program managers to ensure product quality and reliability.

The role involves interacting with government and commercial customers, handling test environments, and presenting results at milestones. A background in engineering and strong documentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years demonstrated project leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with hardware and/or software integration.
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in engineering.
• Testing and integrating new technology into Ground Vehicle products throughout the lifecycle.
• Executing test engineering tasks including requirements analysis, design review support, validation planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis.
• Presenting test engineering work products to internal and external customers.
• Interacting daily with US Government and commercial customers.
• Experience with Windows and/or Unix is a plus.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and MagicDraw preferred.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute tests for products (hardware, software, systems) to ensure quality, functionality, and reliability.
• Test Planning & Design: Define scope, objectives, resources, and procedures.
• Test Case Development: Write specific test cases and scripts.
• Test Execution: Run tests and manage controlled environments.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects.
• Collaboration & Feedback: Work with developers and engineers to improve quality.
• Reporting: Prepare and present test work products to reviews.
• Interact daily with leads, program managers, planners, technicians, and engineers.
• Drive tasks to completion independently with supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments and customers.

Skills

Project leadership

Hardware integration

Software integration

Windows/Unix know-how

DOORS/JIRA/MagicDraw

MS Office

Travel up to 25%

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

MagicDraw

Job description

Textron Systems in Maryland seeks a Test Engineer I to design, develop, and execute tests for unmanned surface vehicle programs. You will create test plans, write cases, identify defects, and collaborate with developers and program managers to ensure product quality and reliability.

The role involves interacting with government and commercial customers, handling test environments, and presenting results at milestones. A background in engineering and strong documentation skills are required.