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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 Electronic Systems Domain. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Textron Systems, Electronic Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to develop solutions for a variety of technical challenges. The Electrical Engineer will engage in a variety of technical projects including electro-optical/infrared and laser systems, printed circuit board design, control systems, and multidisciplinary technical leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for EO/IR system architecture, simulation design, system modeling, optical analysis, and performance optimization.
• Designing and integrating optical systems, microcontrollers, servo motors and the physical systems that encompass them.
• Developing control loops, processing algorithms and simulation environments for optical systems.
• Architecture planning and system level design. Perform system-level analysis, data interpretation, and performance assessments to validate and improve EO/IR designs.
• Solving complex problems that may require research and analysis of alternatives involving many factors.
• Working independently to determine and develop innovative solutions.
• Contributing to and/or leading a team for the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Writing interface control documents, specifications, and test procedures for designs.
• Reporting status including schedule progress and problems/issues.
• Working closely with hardware in a lab setting, and debugging using lab equipment (e.g. optical testbench, Digital Oscilloscope) in a laser-safe environment.
• Engineering resource for production to debug and troubleshoot anomalies (including power and circuit board issues).
  
  You will be part of highly skilled team and need to interface with other team members, including those of other engineering disciplines. Additional job duties could include systems level requirements analysis, design, and proposal input. You may also be involved in system testing for products you’re a part of and aid with fielding and/or training of the customer. Experienced engineers will rely on you to lead a project and mentor junior engineers.

Required Skills and Experience

• BS degree in Electrical or Optical Engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. secret clearance
• Experience with Electro-optical and infrared system design
• Experience with circuits and PCB design
• Experience with systems engineering and requirements development
• Experience with leading teams on complex designs
• Strong communication and mentoring capabilities
  Desired Skills and Experience
• Control, motion and stabilization systems
• Matlab and Simulink
• LabView
• Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition/DxDesigner

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
- 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.