Sr Electrical Engineering Technician

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 51,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Job summary

Textron in Cockeysville, Maryland is seeking a dedicated individual to provide electrical support for advanced unmanned systems. In this role, you will be involved in the design, integration, and maintenance of various technologies, ensuring all systems operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, strong electrical aptitude, and good communication skills, along with the ability to travel occasionally. Benefits include flexible work schedules and comprehensive medical coverage, among others.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical support role.
• Basic knowledge of procedures in assigned product areas.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electronic systems and support equipment.
• Assist with prototype development and testing.
• Maintain logs and document errors effectively.

Skills

General electrical aptitude

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks

Unmanned systems knowledge or experience

Education

Associate’s degree or related technical training

Tools

Small hand tools

Electronic and mechanical test equipment

Job 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 Systems’ Uncrewed Land & Air business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make.

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will provide electrical support for the design, integration, and maintenance of electrical systems on a variety of technologies, ranging from land robotics to unmanned air systems for commercial and military programs in a fast-paced environment. These systems are experimental and cutting‑edge technological advancements that are intended to protect the warfighter in various theaters as well as provide civil support to many commercial applications. The position involves supporting lab operations of component integration, modifications, assembly and test of ground vehicles, air vehicles, and surface vessels. The individual must be willing to support remote test sites, serving as a crew chief, safety lookout, and support and maintenance crew member during field testing. The role requires working from assembly documentation (work instructions, drawings, parts lists, diagrams) to assemble, wire and install a wide variety of components, either by hand or with semi‑automatic assembly equipment, and operating electronic and mechanical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate unmanned systems and support equipment
• Troubleshoot electronic and general electrical systems
• Assist engineers and designers with prototype development and testing
• Support offsite testing and demonstrations
• Actively perform lab maintenance, safety audits, and material tracking
• Use small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers
• Identify and document work order instruction or drawing errors
• Maintain logbooks and records
• Interpret drawings and schematics effectively
• Provide support in the field; role does not directly supervise other employees

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred or related technical training and 2 or more years of experience
• Basic knowledge of procedures and technical theory in assigned product areas
• General electrical aptitude and ability to obtain IPC certification
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, with possible international travel
• Basic computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, and technical drawing packages
• Ability to organize and set up tests with minimal guidance
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Eligibility for and ability to maintain a SECRET level security clearance
• Team player who can work with minimal supervision
• Unmanned systems knowledge or experience preferred
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to work extended hours to meet program goals
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to work on naval vessels
• Ability to work in tight quarters and confined spaces
• Working knowledge of military specifications is a plus

Benefits

• 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

Military Veteran

Textron’s products and services are trusted 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.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $25.00 – $37.50 per hour.

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.