Test Engineer II/III — Flight Systems & Data-Driven Testing

Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 176,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career development

Wellness program

Medical/dental/vision & 401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a skilled Test Engineer II/III to support a major U.S. Air Force program. You will plan, coordinate, and execute tests at component, subsystem, and system levels, working with a multi‑disciplined team to support national defense initiatives.

A candidate will have at least two years related experience and strong analytical skills, with travel and security clearance considerations. Textron emphasizes grow‑from‑within opportunities and career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with required experience for Level II/III.
• 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).

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 including setup and operation of data acquisition systems and test instrumentation.
• Assist in‑house and field testing activities including installation, integration, and data analysis.
• Provide preliminary post‑test debriefs to engineering and customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Test instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Test instrumentation

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a skilled Test Engineer II/III to support a major U.S. Air Force program. You will plan, coordinate, and execute tests at component, subsystem, and system levels, working with a multi‑disciplined team to support national defense initiatives.

A candidate will have at least two years related experience and strong analytical skills, with travel and security clearance considerations. Textron emphasizes grow‑from‑within opportunities and career progression.