Systems Engineer III

We are Textron Systems, known for innovative defense technologies and services. We create products that fly, hover, zoom, and launch—moving people, protecting soldiers, and powering industries. As part of Textron Inc., a global multi-industry leader with brands like Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, and E-Z-GO, we leverage over 50 years of experience with the agility of a mid-sized company. Our team scales quickly to tackle big challenges, working across functions and business lines. We specialize in seven domains: Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations. This role is within Textron System’s Uncrewed Land and Air Systems business area. Learn more at TextronSystems.com and HoweandHowe.com.

About the Role

The Uncrewed Land and Air Systems team in Hunt Valley is seeking a passionate and skilled Systems Engineer to join our team. You will work on innovative ground robotics and air domain products, contributing to cutting-edge defense programs. This interdisciplinary role supports the full lifecycle of our products, including new development, upgrades, payload design, integration, testing, and fielding solutions for military and commercial customers. The ideal candidate has experience in hardware and/or software integration, requirements derivation and allocation, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. A strong desire to take ownership of design efforts and integrate new technology into our vehicles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Design and Development:
  • Lead full-lifecycle engineering design and development for established and disruptive new products.
  • Work across engineering disciplines to develop conceptual designs solving complex problems.
  • Perform requirements analysis and derivation to understand customer needs.
  • Develop architecture models using SysML to support requirements development.
  • Use requirements management and test tools to decompose program requirements.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE):
  • Develop and maintain system models using MBSE methodologies and tools.
  • Utilize SysML for creating and managing system architecture models.
  • Integrate MBSE practices into the systems engineering process to improve design, analysis, and verification.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure MBSE models accurately represent system requirements and design.
• Systems Integration and Testing:
  • Lead hands-on integration of components and subsystems into Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and/or Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs).
  • Develop integration test plans and procedures to verify product integration.
  • Perform analysis of data extracted from testing.
  • Define methods, processes, and evaluation criteria for verifying systems, subsystems, and work products against requirements.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Prepare and present systems engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews.
  • Interact daily with technical leads, program managers, planners, technicians, and other engineers.
  • Collaborate with others within the workgroup, across departments, and with customers.
• Project Management and Technical Direction:
  • Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based on development and operational considerations.
  • Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software systems.
  • Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure delivery of production systems compatible with defined architecture(s).
  • Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and their allocation to hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.

Qualifications

• 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 and/or software integration, requirements derivation and allocation, or architecture design.
  • Experience with systems engineering, MBSE, and modeling software.
  • Experience with requirements management and analysis.
  • Experience with engineering tools/languages including MATLAB Simulink, Cameo/No Magic Products, JIRA, and/or SysML.
  • Experience documenting logical or physical designs using tools like Visio, PowerPoint, or Cameo/MagicDraw.
  • Experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment is preferred.
  • Experience or certifications in Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) (e.g., OCSMP Certification) is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Effective and efficient writing and presentation skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with others.
  • Demonstrated self-starter with organizational, planning, and follow-up skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret Clearance eligibility required.

Benefits

Textron Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support growth and well-being:

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellness program (including fitness reimbursement)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) with company funding
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs providing employees time away from work

Textron Systems is committed to hiring military veterans and supports the translation of their skills to impact our company.