Mechanical Engineer II/III

Textron Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer to provide hands‑on technical leadership for the development, integration, test, and production of complex mechanical hardware. You will collaborate with mechanical design engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing, test, suppliers, and program leadership to ensure on-time delivery meeting technical, quality, and performance requirements.

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Design mechanical components and systems for extreme hypersonic flight conditions.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve non-conformances and prepare hardware deliveries.
• Support integration and delivery of mechanical parts and aeroshell hardware.
• Lead or support investigations of hardware failures and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with designers, systems engineers, manufacturing, test, quality, and management.
• Create Technical Data Packages with 3D drawings, specs, and materials lists.
• Prepare engineering drawings and change notices to support hardware changes.
• Write technical documents such as SDRLs.
• Support continuous improvement of development and delivery processes.

Skills

CAD design

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering leadership

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II/III

Description

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

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Textron Systems is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer to provide hands‑on technical leadership and delivery support for the development, integration, test, and production of complex mechanical hardware. This role will work closely with mechanical design engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing, test, suppliers, and program leadership to ensure mechanical hardware is delivered on schedule and meets all technical, quality, and performance requirements. The candidate should possess good communication and presentation skills and be comfortable interacting within a multidiscipline team. This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participating in resolving non‑conformances related to mechanical parts and assemblies that develop during builds in preparation for hardware delivery to our program customer.

• Provide day‑to‑day engineering supporting the integration and delivery of mechanical parts and aeroshell flight hardware to our program customer.

• Lead or support technical investigations of hardware failures, discrepancies, and nonconformances

• Coordinate with mechanical designers, systems engineers, manufacturing, test engineering, quality, suppliers, and program management to resolve hardware issues.

• Provide engineering disposition and technical direction for hardware discrepancies encountered during manufacturing and test.

• Coordinating engineering changes and ensuring impacts to hardware already in fabrication or test are understood and addressed.

• Creating Technical Data Packages that include 3D drawings, specifications and materials lists for components and assemblies of mechanical and electro‑mechanical applications.

• Preparing and directing high quality mechanical and electro‑mechanical detail and assembly drawings and engineering change notices in support of hardware changes due to non‑conformances or build issues

• Writing technical documents, including, but not limited to, Supplier Document Requirements List (SDRL) documents

• Supporting continuous improvement of mechanical hardware development and delivery processes.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be comfortable as a designer of mechanical components and systems subjected to extreme hypersonic flight conditions. The activities include packaging design of electronics systems and interconnects, the development of interface control documents, and understanding of designing for electrical manufacturing and assembly techniques. The candidate should be well versed in CAD design utilizing 3D digital product development tools and understanding geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.

• Demonstrated participation in mechanical and structure design team activities leading to a qualified aeroshell design capable of reacting high loading and thermal gradient conditions.

• Skilled utilization of 3D digital manufacturing information to influence design definition options (preferably Siemens solutions) allowing manufacturable detailed assemblies and material schedules subject to configuration management.

• Proficiency required in Siemen’s Mechanical Design Manufacturing and Product Lifecycle Management Digital Integration Model (NX, Teamcenter) including product specification development, surface finish and material specification via PMP.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical problems and drive issues to closure.

• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

• 2 years’ experience in a related field for Level II, 5 years of experience in a related field for Level III

• Possesses or has ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

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• 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

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.

AI Readiness:

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

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: 09/29/2026, 11:30:48 AM
Job Number: 345354