Senior Fluid Systems Engineer – Propulsion

Textron Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III (Fluid Systems) to design propulsion and auxiliary fluid systems, including fuel, hydraulics, lubrication, and pneumatics. The role develops layouts, writes specifications, and collaborates with cross-functional teams throughout development.

The Senior Fluid Systems Engineer supports production, testing, and fleet operations and helps with installation, troubleshooting, and cost‑reduction initiatives, while ensuring compliance with military

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of marine or aerospace propulsion or auxiliary fluid-system design experience.
• Practical knowledge of military and commercial marine standards.
• Experience selecting piping components, performing pressure-drop calculations, and sizing ducts.
• Strong understanding of general fluid systems design and piping arrangements.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX5, Pro-E).

Responsibilities

• Design detailed fluid system installations for propulsion and auxiliary 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.
• Prepare technical reports for customer submittals.
• Execute tasks in alignment with program schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate fluid-system interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks in craft fluid systems.
• Support production, testing, and fielded Navy craft with installation and troubleshooting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX5

Piping design

Drafting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks pipe-routing

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III (Fluid Systems) to design propulsion and auxiliary fluid systems, including fuel, hydraulics, lubrication, and pneumatics. The role develops layouts, writes specifications, and collaborates with cross-functional teams throughout development.

The Senior Fluid Systems Engineer supports production, testing, and fleet operations and helps with installation, troubleshooting, and cost‑reduction initiatives, while ensuring compliance with military