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Systems Engineer III/IV (Project Engineer)

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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 Systems is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program, Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force‑multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full‑spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting‑edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK‑X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off‑road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting‑edge development programs for defense applications.

• Collaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedule and budget per customer Earned‑Value Managements System requirements (EVMS)
• Resolve schedule, resource, and technical conflicts
• Navigate and lead multidiscipline teams through unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions
• Collaborate with functional managers to organize and delegate key tasks
• Interact daily with program managers, planners, engineers and technicians
• Generate statements of work and manage outside contractor performance
• Act as a technical interface between engineering development team, Integrated Product Teams, and Integrated Supply Chain for product and program needs
• Chair (or delegate) responsibilities to execute change control boards for your project /product
• Develop discretionary funding plans and requests outlining program needs for successful execution
• Provide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance
• Develop proposals (cost and technical) and basis of estimates for new business opportunities
• Prepare and present engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews
• Responsible for Average Unit Manufacturing Cost (AUMC) of PPD vehicles and future LRIP/full‑rate production environments

• Responsible for managing and coordinating all ARV Vetronics and C5ISR specific‑related activities, acting as a liaison between different teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Manage and coordinate all Software, Cybersecurity, Networking and Systems Design, Development, Integration and Test Activities
• Supports Chief Engineer to drive technical risk and maturity into Vetronics/C5ISR system designs and development
• Coordinate Engineering support of Vehicle builds, outfitting, test and final delivery
• Responsible for delivery of associated technical artifacts including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL’s)
• Support of all C5ISR, Software and Cyber Security related Technical Customer Integrated Product teams (IPT’s) and Working groups (WG’s)
• Responsible for coordination and communication with Integrated Supply chain, Engineering, Program Management and Government customers on all ARV Vetronics and C5ISR related tasks, activities, risks and issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline, graduate degree in engineering or management disciplines desired
• 8+ years of related experience and ability to obtain Secret clearance
• Development of systems architectures and concepts of operations
• Experience in program planning, control account management, and risk management
• Experience in leading internal and external programmatic and technical reviews
• Experience in proposal processes and basis of estimate review

• 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 for this position is $110,500 - $167,900 per year.

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.