Mechanical Engineer IV

Textron Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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 IV to join our Weapons Systems team. You will design mechanical components and assemblies for military applications, create 3D models, drawings, and BOMs, and ensure manufacturability with DFMA practices.

You will work with suppliers in a multi-discipline environment and support transition to production and test. US citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies for demanding environments.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and DFMA principles.
• Strong CAD experience and ability to work with suppliers in a multi-discipline team.

Responsibilities

• Participating in detailed design of structural components.
• Developing and integrating mechanical components and systems.
• Creating 3D drawings, specifications and materials lists.
• Producing high quality mechanical/electro-mechanical drawings.
• Transitioning design to production and test.
• Writing technical and proposal documents.
• Preparing design reports and presentations.

Skills

3D CAD design

GD&T

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

DFMA

Manufacturing interface

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

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 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 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 multidiscipline team. The position requires experience integrating component design solutions into an overall assembly. This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving 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

• 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 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 a mechanical and structure design team activities leading to a qualified aeroshell design capable of reacting high loading and thermal gradient conditions.
• Experience designing high temperature parts, allowing for thermal strain in tightly tolerance pressurized parts and familiar with various material types and joining methods. High temperature conditions would also include high external operating pressures and accelerations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 written design detailed documentation, presentation, and proposal preparation.
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• 9 years of related experience
• Possesses or has ability to obtain a Secret level 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.

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-Utah-Hill AFB
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting: 10/13/2026, 8:53:41 AM
Job Number: 345582