Systems Engineer II​/III

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 and power industries. We serve customers in aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Systems Engineering Lead with a strong background in model‑based design and simulation architectures. This role is critical for integrating advanced systems engineering practices into our major system development programs, ensuring the successful design, integration and implementation of cutting‑edge defense technologies. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet our military customers’ needs.

• Spearheading model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies, ensuring alignment with DoD standards and practices.
• Leveraging agile development strategies to develop modeling architecture in support of requirements allocation and verification, design trade studies and optimization, functional and mission modelling, specification development, and collaboration with customer and end‑user modeling frameworks.
• Coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of MBSE concepts within our system development processes.
• Utilizing systems engineering tools such as Cameo/Magic Draw, MATLAB, or similar for system design and analysis.
• Conducting system architecture design, requirements engineering, verification and validation, and risk management activities.
• Managing the systems engineering process for complex military systems from concept to deployment, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, project requirements and industry standards.
• Performing system‑level trade analysis of different design options including estimated development and operational costs.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers and subject matter experts, to develop system architecture and design solutions that optimize performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Overseeing system integration, verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with functional requirements and performance objectives.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies to address technical challenges, ensuring system safety, security and interoperability.
• Collaborating with project managers to develop project plans, monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Supporting the preparation of technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, test plans and reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with project and contractual requirements.
• Fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers and regulatory authorities, to understand their needs, address concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.

• B.S. in engineering or related discipline with 2 years of related experience (Level II).
• B.S. in engineering or related discipline with 5 years of related experience (Level III).
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Customer interfacing and ability to build relationships.
• Use of Model Based Systems Engineering principles to develop SysML models.
• Experience with DOORS requirement management tool.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Level II: $92,600 – $139,600 per year. Level III: $115,800 – $176,200 per year.

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellness program (including fitness reimbursement)
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company funding
• Paid parental leave

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.