Test Engineer II

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Wilmington, Massachusetts, is seeking a Test Engineer II responsible for planning and coordinating test activities, preparing test plans, and supporting data collection. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance. This role offers flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits, including medical and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in engineering.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Government Security Clearance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities.
• Prepare and/or review test plans and procedures.
• Support data collection activities and customer tests.
• Perform preliminary analyses and provide post-test debriefs.
• Coordinate with program, engineering, and external organizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical/mechanical test instrumentation

Job description

Test Engineer II (Job Number: 331305)

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 System’s Weapon Systems 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 be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/program requirements and engineering and quality standards
• Prepare and/or review test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews and test reports for functional, environmental, and field tests
• Support in‑house and field data collection activities including setup and operation of telemetry systems, data recorders, high speed cameras, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and other test instrumentation
• Support customer test activities including product installation, integration, test, data acquisition and analysis
• Perform preliminary “quick‑look” analysis and provide post‑test debriefs to engineering team and customers
• Coordinate with appropriate program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases
• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 2+ years related experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge and/or experience using electrical/mechanical test instrumentation is a plus
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Government Security Clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

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.

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.