Senior Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Textron; Maryland; On-site; USD 111,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program (including Fitness Re

Job summary

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. You will create robust solutions for ruggedized autonomous systems, including chassis structures, mobility subsystems, airframe components, and payload integration.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders, with attention to rapid prototyping and long-term production readiness. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ 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 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 for prototype development and scalable production for mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (Siemens NX or SolidWorks) and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 for producible, repeatable designs.
• Ability to develop system-level specifications, mass property reports, and structured mechanical documentation for design reviews and CM.
• Experience with 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.

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 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

Skills

Mechanical design

Vehicle integration

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Job description

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. You will create robust solutions for ruggedized autonomous systems, including chassis structures, mobility subsystems, airframe components, and payload integration.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders, with attention to rapid prototyping and long-term production readiness. U.S.