Systems Engineer Manager

Who We Are

Textron Systems, part of Textron Inc, is known for innovative defense technologies and services. Leveraging a global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses, we provide customers with innovative products and services. With more than 50 years of experience, we bring the agility of a small business to rapidly solve high‑priority challenges across our seven domains:
Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing & Training Simulations.

In this role you will provide leadership and oversight for Systems Engineering teams, ensuring execution excellence in all areas.

• Lead and oversee Systems Engineering teams across key disciplines such as Systems Engineering, System Safety, Cybersecurity, Reliability, and other technical areas essential to program success.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels: manage full‑time employees, co‑ops, interns, and contractors; forecast future resource needs; close workforce gaps.
• Drive development and engagement of Systems Engineers: set objectives, conduct reviews, provide feedback, and mentor team members in both domains to foster technical growth and career progression.
• Oversee Systems Engineering activities:
  Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with an emphasis on SysML modeling and tools; requirements development, decomposition, and analysis; system architecture definition and integration with program requirements;
  Verification and Validation (V&V) planning.
• Ensure compliance with System Safety, Cybersecurity, and Systems Reliability standards; review and ensure high‑quality delivery of system‑level and software‑level artifacts to customers.
• Track and report team and program performance: monitor and analyze quality metrics; solicit and address feedback from internal management and external customers; provide regular progress updates for leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Systems Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience, or Master’s degree (M.S.) with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices.
• Expertise in Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including SysML modeling frameworks.
• Experience with system architecture, requirements development, and lifecycle management processes.
• Familiarity with standards for System Safety, Cybersecurity, and Reliability.
• Strong leadership abilities for guiding cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for internal and customer engagement.
• Experience in defense, military, or similar industries is highly desirable.
• Existing U.S. Security Clearance is preferred; ability to obtain one is required.

We promote an inclusive environment that values individuality and unique perspectives. Our benefits and compensation packages help employees excel and achieve their goals. Key highlights include:

• Flexible Work Schedules (9/80, 4/10s, compressed weeks).
• Paid Time Off: over 6 weeks of PTO (120 hours vacation, 56 hours illness/personal, 80 hours holiday).
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year for relevant graduate degrees.
• Dress for Your Day policy – flexible professional attire.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, disability, and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) matching up to 9% of salary.
• Employee Discounts across 30,000 merchants.
• Additional benefits such as service awards, travel discounts, emergency travel assistance, and more.

We provide sample template resumes and application tips to ensure all candidates are considered on an equal basis. View the resources located here.

Textron’s products and services are trusted by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring Veterans and translating their skills to make an impact.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
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Location:

US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Field: Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Worksite: Onsite