Senior Fluid Systems Engineer – Propulsion & Hydraulics

Find a- Textron; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to design propulsion and auxiliary fluid systems, including fuel, hydraulics, and drainage, in line with program requirements. You will develop layouts, write specifications, run analyses, and support production, testing, and fleet operations through installation and improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in marine or aerospace propulsion/fluid systems, strong CAD skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of marine or aerospace propulsion or 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.

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, analyzes, 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.

Skills

Maritime/aerospace experience

3D CAD tools

Pipe-routing software

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX5

Pro/E

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to design propulsion and auxiliary fluid systems, including fuel, hydraulics, and drainage, in line with program requirements. You will develop layouts, write specifications, run analyses, and support production, testing, and fleet operations through installation and improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in marine or aerospace propulsion/fluid systems, strong CAD skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.