Mechanical Engineer II/III

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 92,600 - 176,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) with Company Funding

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer II/III based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The role involves detailed design of mechanical components for military applications and requires strong CAD design skills.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience. This position offers competitive salary ranges from $92,600 to $176,200 per year, depending on experience level, along with excellent benefits including flexible work schedules and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience for Level II.
• 5+ years of related experience for Level III.
• Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the detailed design of structural components.
• Creating Technical Data Packages, including 3D drawings.
• Transitioning product design to production and test.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication skills

CAD design

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D digital product development tools

Job description

Job Description - Mechanical Engineer II/III (342275)

Job Number

342275

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 and power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

About This Role

Textron Systems is seeking a full‑time Mechanical Engineer with experience in mechanical design focused on military applications. The candidate should possess good communication and presentation skills and be comfortable interacting with suppliers within a multidisciplinary team. The position requires experience integrating component‑design solutions into an overall assembly and a US citizen who is eligible for or has a secret‑level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the detailed design of structural components.
• Being a member of a team responsible for the development and design integration of mechanical components and systems.
• Creation of Technical Data Packages that include 3D drawings, specifications and materials lists for component and assemblies of mechanical and electro‑mechanical applications.
• Preparing and directing high quality mechanical and electro‑mechanical detail and assembly drawings.
• Transitioning product design to production and test.
• Writing technical and proposal documents.
• Creating detailed design reports and presentations to summarize design/analysis results.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 2+ years of related experience (Level II).
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of related experience (Level III).
• Comfortable as a designer of mechanical components and systems subjected to extreme hypersonic flight conditions.
• Packaging design of electronic systems and interconnects, development of interface control documents, and understanding of designing for manufacturing and assembly techniques.
• CAD design utilizing 3D digital product development tools with an understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Skilled utilization of 3D digital manufacturing information to influence design definition options allowing manufacturable detailed assemblies and material schedules subject to configuration management.
• Ability to generate product performance specifications, mass property summary reports, and detailed design summary technical reports.
• Demonstrated Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) skills a plus.
• Possesses or has ability to obtain a Secret‑level security clearance.

*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

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a 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

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.

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.

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.