Test Engineer II
Textron Inc.
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Textron Systems in Massachusetts is seeking a Test Engineer II to support strategic weapon system development in Advanced Programs. You will plan, coordinate, and execute component, subsystem, and system tests with a multi-disciplinary team, supporting our warfighters.
A strong candidate has at least 2 years in related testing, familiar with MIL-STD standards, and can operate data acquisition systems and test instrumentation. Clearances and travel may be required.
Qualifications
- 2 years related experience in mechanical or test engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in system-level and mechanical structure testing for defense or aerospace programs.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or SMC-S-016 standards.
- Active Secret clearance; SAP clearance eligibility; Top Secret clearance preferred.
- Effective communication and strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to meet requirements and standards.
- Prepare and review test plans, procedures, readiness reviews, and reports for functional, environmental, and field tests.
- Support data collection using data acquisition systems, accelerometers, strain gauges, and high-speed cameras.
- Assist in test activities including installation, integration, testing, data acquisition, and analysis.
- Perform preliminary data analysis and provide post-test debriefs to engineering and customers.
- Coordinate with program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning and reporting phases.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Travel 10–20%.
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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!
We are seeking a motivated engineer with a Mechanical or Test Engineering background to support strategic weapon system development for our Advanced Programs team. As a Test Engineer, you will perform planning, coordination, and execution of component, subsystems, and system level tests as well as other evaluation activities across the program. . A strong candidate will possess at least 2 years of related experience. . You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined team environment and directly support our nation’s war fighters. . Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression.
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 data acquisition systems, accelerometers, strain gauges, high speed cameras, and other test instrumentation
Support 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
10 - 20% Travel
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 2 years related experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in system-level and mechanical structure testing for defense or aerospace programs
Familiarity with MIL-STD standards (MIL-STD-810 or SMC-S-016)
Knowledge and/or experience using electrical/mechanical test instrumentation is a plus
Active Secret clearance required; eligibility for SAP clearance is required. Top Secret clearance preferred.
Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave
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.
Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is
$92,600 - $139,600 per year.
Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
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.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: 11/04/2026, 3:02:15 PM
Job Number: 346073
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