Mechanical Engineer IV

Textron Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; 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 in Hunt Valley, Maryland seeks a full‑time Mechanical Engineer IV to lead mechanical design, integration, and lifecycle development for uncrewed air and land platforms. You will create robust solutions for rugged autonomous systems, including chassis structures, mobility subsystems, airframe components, payload integration, and environmentally hardened enclosures.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Secret clearance; strong collaboration with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 9 years of relevant mechanical design experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or automotive sectors.
• Experience designing mechanical components or systems for ruggedized ground vehicles, UAS platforms, robotic systems, or other harsh environments.
• Experience with vehicle-level integration, including structural analysis, payload or sensor integration, environmental sealing, and airframe/vehicle layout.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure producible designs.
• Experience in digital engineering environments (NX, Teamcenter) to generate, release, and maintain product definitions.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for air and ground vehicle structures, payload mounts, enclosures, and actuation subsystems.
• Create Technical Data Packages with 3D models, drawings, specs, and BOMs for prototype and production hardware.
• Produce and review mechanical and electromechanical assembly drawings for manufacturing, testing, and sustainment.
• Support transition of designs through build, integration, verification, and production, including hands-on troubleshooting and supplier coordination.
• Draft technical documentation, system descriptions, and proposal inputs for internal reviews and customer deliverables.
• Prepare design reports, trade studies, and presentations of analysis, test results, and recommendations.

Skills

3D CAD design

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

GD&T

Teamcenter

System integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

Job description

Mechanical Engineer IV

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 Uncrewed Land & Air System s 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 support the design, integration, and lifecycle development of mechanical systems for uncrewed air and land platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience creating robust mechanical solutions for ruggedized autonomous systems, including chassis structures, mobility subsystems, airframe components, payload integration, and environmentally hardened enclosures. This role requires strong communication skills, regular collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and the ability to balance rapid prototyping needs with long‑term production readiness. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a Secret‑level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for air and ground vehicle structures, payload mounts, enclosures, and actuation subsystems that support autonomous vehicles.
• Create complete Technical Data Packages, including 3D models, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials, for both prototype and production hardware.
• Produce and review high‑quality mechanical and electromechanical assembly drawings that support manufacturing, testing, and sustainment activities.
• Support transition of designs through build, integration, verification, and production, including hands‑on troubleshooting and supplier coordination.
• Draft clear technical documentation, system descriptions, and proposal inputs to support internal reviews and customer deliverables.
• Prepare design reports, trade studies, and presentations summarizing analysis, test results, and recommendations for vehicle and subsystem improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 9 years of relevant mechanical design experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or automotive sectors.
• Demonstrated experience designing mechanical components or systems for ruggedized ground vehicles, UAS platforms, robotic systems, or other systems operating in demanding environmental conditions.
• Experience contributing to vehicle‑level integration efforts, such as structural analysis, payload or sensor integration, environmental sealing, and airframe/vehicle layout.
• Familiarity with materials, joining methods, and manufacturing processes relevant to both prototype development and scalable production for mission‑critical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (preferably Siemens NX or SolidWorks) and application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure producible, repeatable mechanical designs.
• Ability to develop system‑level specifications, mass property reports, and structured mechanical documentation to support design reviews and configuration management.
• Experience working within digital engineering environments (NX, Teamcenter) to generate, release, and maintain product definitions.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

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

$140,100 - $214,700 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-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 10/26/2026, 1:59:27 PM
Job Number: 345826