Systems Engineer III

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch – things that move people, protect soldiers, and power industries. Our customers span aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems.

As part of Textron Inc., we benefit from the backing of one of the world’s leading multi‑industry companies, including brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, and E‑Z‑GO. With over 50 years of experience, we blend the agility of a mid‑size player with the scale to solve complex problems across our seven domains:
Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing & Training Simulations.

The Uncrewed Land and Air Systems team in Hunt Valley is seeking a passionate and skilled Systems Engineer to develop innovative ground robotics. The role spans the full lifecycle: new product development, upgrades, payload design, integration, testing, and fielding for military and commercial customers.

• Lead full‑lifecycle engineering design and development of established and disruptive products.
• Work across disciplines to create conceptual designs that solve complex problems.
• Perform requirements analysis, derivation, and allocation to meet customer needs.
• Develop architecture models using SysML and MBSE tools.
• Integrate MBSE into systems engineering to improve design, analysis, and verification.
• Lead hands‑on integration of components into UGVs and/or UAVs.
• Develop integration test plans and analyze data from testing.
• Define verification processes and criteria for subsystems.
• Prepare and present systems engineering work products to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical leads, program managers, planners, technicians, and other engineers.
• Provide technical direction for component development, integration, and testing.
• Manage system requirements and ensure delivery of production systems.
• Assist in the development of functional requirements and their allocation to hardware, software, and personnel.

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 6+ years of related experience (systems or test engineering preferred) OR Master’s Degree in Engineering with 2+ years of related experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  
  Experience with hardware/software integration, requirements derivation, architecture design, MBSE, and modeling tools; proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo/No
  
  Magic products, JIRA, and SysML.
• Experience documenting logical or physical designs with drawing tools such as Visio or PowerPoint.
• Previous DoD environment experience preferred.
• Certifications in MBSE (e.g., OCSMP) are a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong written and oral communication, presentation skills, interpersonal effectiveness, self‑starter, and organizational planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Active Secret Clearance preferred;
  Secret Clearance eligibility required.

• 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

Textron’s products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring Veterans and enabling them to make an impact.

Primary

Location:

US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Job Field: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

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.