Mechanical Engineer
Description
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 Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Textron Systems is seeking new and recent graduates to join our Sea Systems business area to develop solutions in support of our unmanned surface vehicles programs. Current focal areas include autonomous control, advanced payload integration, vision systems, and other emerging technologies to enhance our unmanned surface vehicle platforms’ capabilities.
Your day may include designing, simulating, constructing, and field-testing autonomous surface vehicles and their subsystems. Our goal is to deliver disruptive autonomy technologies that enhance our customers’ mission capabilities We work on applied research and development initiatives as well as established programs, and leverage diversity of thought to improve Textron Systems’ lines of robotic products.
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will:
Responsibilities:
Perform hardware engineering activities within a team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers.
Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Engineering problems.
Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross-functional design teams, including prototyping, production, and test support.
Perform detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, requirements analysis, trade studies, mechanical engineering analysis (including structural, dynamics, and thermal), drafting and tolerance analysis, and human interface design.
Prepare high-quality formal engineering documentations such as drawings, specifications, design presentations to customers, test plans, and test reports.
Support proposal activity, providing input to cost estimates and risk assessments.
Brief peers, management, and customers on design considerations and program status.
Prepare and/or manage design change documentation via Engineering Change Notices/Engineering Change Proposals.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of design documentation.
Effective presentation skills.
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio).
Desire and ability to operate in a team environment is required.
Desire and ability to lead teams or individuals in design, manufacturing, or troubleshooting taskings.
Experience with mechanism development, generating Free Body Diagrams, performing basic static/dynamic/structural hand calculations, prototyping, packaging, performance specifications, material tests, and research investigations.
Familiarity with and ability to use computer-aided design tools is required; Solidworks and Autocad are preferred, MagicDraw and Jira are a plus.
Experience designing tests for military environmental, shock, and vibration qualifications.
Temperament to work in the lab, shop floor, or office.
Familiarity with ASME drawing standards is preferred.
Ability to get a security clearance.
Education & Experience Levels
- Experience levels will be determined by a hiring team. We are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, or a related field. Experience recommendations below. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is:
o Level I Engineer: typically, 0 – 1 year of experience
$71,400.00 - $107,000.00 per year
o Level II Engineer: typically, 2 years of experience
$88,200.00 - $133,000.00 per year
o Level III Engineer: typically, 5 years of experience
$110,500.00 - $167,900.00 per year
o Level IV Engineer: typically, 9 years of experience
$140,100.00 - $214,700.00 per year
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?
Textrons 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 spanet and business considerations.
In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is
$71,400 - $205,000 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.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 of the Time
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 03/18/2026, 2:28:24 PM
Job Number: 340434
