Mechanical Engineer III (Fluid Systems)

Cessna Aircraft Company; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Company Funding

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III focused on fluid systems to design propulsion and auxiliary fluid networks, including fuel, hydraulics, lubrication, and pneumatic systems. You will develop layouts, write specifications, perform analyses, and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams throughout development.

You will support production, testing, and fleet operations with installation, troubleshooting, and cost‑improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of marine or aerospace propulsion or fluid-system design.
• Knowledge of applicable military and commercial marine standards.
• Experience selecting piping components and performing pressure-drop calculations.
• Strong understanding of fluid systems design and piping arrangements.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX5 or Pro-E.
• SolidWorks pipe-routing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed fluid system installations for propulsion and auxiliary systems.
• Coordinate supplier subsystem development and participate in supplier design reviews.
• Develop and review engineering documentation such as drawings, specifications, analyses, and test reports.
• Prepare technical reports for customer submittals.
• Execute tasks in alignment with program schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate fluid-system interface requirements with other engineering disciplines.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks associated with craft fluid systems.
• Support production, testing, and fielded Navy craft with installation, troubleshooting, and improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Propulsion design

Piping selection

Pressure drop calc

Duct sizing

System integration

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX5

Pro-E

Job description

Job Number:

Mechanical Engineer III (Fluid Systems) (Job Number: 344921 )

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 CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE BUSINESS business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

The Senior Fluid Systems Engineer is responsible for designing propulsion and auxiliary fluid systems—including fuel, hydraulics, lubrication, fresh water, pneumatic, and drainage systems—in accordance with program requirements and OEM specifications. This role develops system layouts, writes component and system specifications, performs technical analyses, and collaborates with cross‑functional engineering teams throughout development. The engineer also supports production, testing, and fleet operations by assisting with installation, troubleshooting, system improvements and cost‑reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed fluid system installations for propulsion and auxiliary systems, including fuel, hydraulic, lubrication oil, fresh water, pneumatic, and drainage systems.
• Coordinate supplier subsystem development efforts and participate in supplier design reviews.
• Develop and review engineering documentation such as drawings, specifications, analyses, and test reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare technical reports for customer submittals.
• Execute assigned tasks in alignment with program schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate fluid‑system interface requirements with other engineering disciplines.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks associated with craft fluid systems.
• Support production, testing, and fielded Navy craft with installation, troubleshooting, and improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of marine or aerospace propulsion or auxiliary fluid‑system design experience.
• Practical knowledge of applicable military and commercial marine standards.
• Experience selecting piping components, performing pressure‑drop calculations, and sizing ducts.
• Strong understanding of general‑purpose fluid systems design and piping arrangements.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX5, or Pro‑E.
• Experience with SolidWorks pipe‑routing software is a plus.

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

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trustedeveryday by those who protect our country.We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate theirskills to make an impact on our Company.

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trustedeveryday by those who protect our country.We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate theirskills to make an impact on our Company.

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.