Project Engineer IV

Textron; Maryland; On-site; USD 145,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

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

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron is seeking a Project Engineer IV in Hunt Valley, Maryland to lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs. The successful candidate will drive program strategy, manage resources, and collaborate across teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10 years of related experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. The role offers a salary range of $145,000 - $210,000 annually with comprehensive benefits and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience leading complex engineering programs.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience in proposal development and basis-of-estimate review.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional planning efforts for program strategy and budget.
• Drive resolution of schedule and technical conflicts across teams.
• Manage design, development, integration, and test activities.

Skills

Program planning

Risk management

Leadership

Engineering integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Graduate degree in engineering or management

Job description

Project Engineer IV

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.

About This Role

The Electronic Systems team in Hunt Valley is seeking a motivated, self‑driven, and organized Project Engineer to join our Spectrum Portfolio.

This interdisciplinary role involves supporting the full life cycle development of our solutions, including new product development, upgrades, integration and test, fielding, and sustainment. The ideal candidate will have experience in hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, managing internal and external stakeholders, and working successfully within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional planning efforts with Program Management to shape program strategy, schedule, and budget.
• Drive resolution of schedule, resource, and technical conflicts across engineering teams.
• Guide multi‑discipline teams through unusually complex technical challenges and provide solution paths.
• Manage and coordinate design, development, integration, and test activities across assigned projects.
• Generate statements of work and manage subcontractor technical performance.
• Collaborate with functional managers to organize, prioritize, and delegate key tasks.
• Serve as primary technical interface between engineering teams, IPTs, Integrated Supply Chain, and customers.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for customers.
• Prepare and present engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at major milestone reviews.
• Chair (or delegate) change control boards responsible for project/product configuration control.
• Oversee engineering support of system builds, outfitting, test, final delivery and sustainment.
• Ensure delivery of technical artifacts including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items.
• Lead the development of proposals—including cost and technical content—and basis‑of‑estimate reviews for new business opportunities.
• Develop discretionary funding plans and requests outlining program needs for successful execution.
• Coordinate and communicate risks, issues, and tasking for all Spectrum related program activities.
• Provide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; graduate degree in engineering or management preferred.
• 10 years of related experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering programs.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience in program planning, control account management, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal and external programmatic and technical reviews.
• Experience in proposal development and basis‑of‑estimate review.
• Up to 15% travel.

How We Care

• 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.

The pay range for this position is $145,000 - $210,000 per year.

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.

Job Details

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
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Job Posting: 06/24/2026, 12:32:15 PM
Job Number: 343346