Test Engineer Lead

Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

401(k) with Company Funding

Job summary

Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, is seeking a Test Engineer Lead to support a critical defense program in Massachusetts.

The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing component, subsystem, and system-level tests with opportunities to lead and mentor within a multi-disciplined team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 9+ years related experience.
• Expertise in system-level and mechanical structure testing for defense or aerospace programs.
• Proficiency in LabView and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test, integration, and evaluation activities to meet customer/program requirements and standards.
• Prepare/test plans, procedures, readiness reviews and reports for functional, environmental, and field tests.
• Support data collection using NI PXIe, DTS Slice, accelerometers, strain gauges and high speed cameras.
• Lead environmental testing including vibration, static loading, pyroshock, thermal cycling, humidity.
• Utilize LabView for instrumentation control, real-time monitoring, and setup creation.
• Apply MATLAB for signal processing, data filtering, and post-test analysis.
• Provide post-test debriefs to engineering and customers.
• Coordinate with programs, engineering, and external organizations during planning, execution, analysis and reporting.

Skills

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Leadership

Documentation

Test instrumentation

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

NI PXIe

DTS Slice

Accelerometers

Strain gauges

High speed cameras

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Test Engineer Lead

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.

Textron System’s business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We are seeking a talented test engineer with a Mechanical or Test Engineering background to support a critical defense program. As a Test Engineer, you will perform planning, coordination, and execution of components, subsystems, and system level tests as well as other evaluation activities across the program. A strong candidate will possess at least 9 years of experience related to mechanical testing. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined team environment. With opportunities to lead, mentor, and contribute your expertise to large formal testing environments, you will be at the center of innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test, integration, 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 offsite data collection activities including setup and operation of data acquisition systems and sensors including NI PXIe, DTS Slice, accelerometers, strain gauges, high speed cameras, and other test instrumentation
• Lead and perform environmental testing of dynamic and static environments, including vibration, static loading, pyroshock, thermal cycling, humidity.
• Utilize and optimize tools such as LabView for instrumentation control. Real-time monitoring, and custom setup creation.
• Apply MATLAB for signal processing, data filtering, and post test data analysis
• Perform preliminary “quick look” analysis and provide post-test debriefs to engineering team and customers
• Coordinate with appropriate programs, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases
• 10 - 15% Travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 9 years related experience
• Expertise in system-level and mechanical structure testing for defense or aerospace programs
• Familiarity with MIL-STD standards (MIL-STD 810 or SMC-S-016)
• Proven leadership skills with examples of mentorship and training in team settings
• Proficiency in LabView and MATLAB
• 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
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with formalized documentation and reporting practices

How We Care

• - 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

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.

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

$130,100 - $198,500 per year.

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.

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

Job Posting: 07/14/2026, 2:02:11 AM

Job Number: 341284