Mechanical Engineer IPT Lead

Mechanical Engineer IPT Lead

Description

About This Role

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

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader to join the Crewed Land Systems team at our Slidell, LA facility  In this role, you will have the opportunity to experience the entire engineering lifecycle of military vehicles through design, build, test, and sustainment  The ideal candidate has a proven ability to design mechanical systems using 3D CAD, hands on experience in a prototyping or production environment, a solid foundation in mechanical design principles, and a passion for automotive related platforms

IPT Lead Responsibilities:

* Lead a team of talented engineers through the development, integration, and test of mechanical and electrical components and subsystems

* Act as a Subject Matter Expert  SME  for your given IPT to ensure compliance to all applicable performance specifications, standards, and regulations

* Collaborate cross functionally within the business to ensure that performance, cost, and schedule targets are achieved throughout the lifecycle

* Lead recurring IPT meetings, working groups, and design reviews both internally and with the Government customer

* Review and release 3D models, 2D drawings, and reports to ensure we deliver quality products

* Review and approve technical analysis including Finite Element Analysis  FEA , Computational Fluid Dynamics  CFD , and other engineering tools

* Support proposal bid and execution activities including technical writing, Statements of Work  SOW , Basis of Estimates  BOEs , and scheduling

* Provide technical support to manufacturing functions and Field Service Representatives  FSRs  during prototyping, production, test, and sustainment activities

* Foster development of junior engineers including interns, co ops, and new hires

We are looking for three IPT leads, Automotive, Mobility, & Structure  Skillsets below:

Auxiliary Automotive IPT Lead Responsibilities & Skillset:

* Lead the auxiliary automotive IPT including seating, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, On Vehicle Equipment  OVE , lighting, and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance  C5

ISR  equipment integration

* Perform and/or oversee Human Systems Interface  HSI  analysis at the vehicle and subsystem level

* Perform and/or oversee thermal and flow simulations in ANSYS and other tools

Mobility IPT Lead Responsibilities & Skillset:

* Lead the mobility IPT including powertrain, drivetrain, suspension, steering, fuel system, and water propulsion

* Perform and/or oversee powertrain performance calculations and vehicle dynamics simulations using commercial, Government, and internal software

Structure IPT Lead Responsibilities & Skillset:

* Lead the structure IPT including hull, structural appendages, grilles, hatches, and armor

* Experience with weld joint design, weld symbols, etc  for multiple material types and weld processes

* Understanding of the weldability,…