Who We Are

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. 

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We believe that curiosity, imagination, and passion are among the most valuable qualifications of successful engineers and scientists. In this role, you will be a member of a growing Textron innovation team dedicated to developing the next generation of sophisticated systems which defend our armed forces against complex threats. These new products leverage the legacy experience from decades of delivering smart systems but builds upon that knowledge with multi-disciplinary and cutting-edge technology needed to address today’s challenges.

Responsibilities

Textron is seeking a Principal level scientist to develop disruptive technologies and deliver high quality designs to the demands of our military customers. These opportunities present concept development and design challenges in energy efficient, high-stress, high temperature, high-availability systems including a substantial amount of integration with test and manufacturing equipment, developmental test capabilities, and product acceptance equipment. 

Qualifications

The candidates should have experience serving as a design engineer or scientist and should have strong communications and presentation skills and be comfortable interacting with senior management and customer representatives. Candidates should also have experience in the “design/build/test” process.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be comfortable as an architect or designer of new material systems with integration skills preferably for military applications.


• The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced innovation and experimentation environment.


• Experience interacting with DoD science and technology community is highly desired.


• Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at professional conferences is highly desired.


• Experience generating competitive, technical proposals for DoD is highly desired.


• Experience developing advanced concept models and prototypes and conducting feasibility testing and proof of concept demonstrations is highly desired.


• Experience with any of the following technology areas is highly desired:




• C/C, SiC, quartz, phenolic, and high temperature materials.


• Materials development, material topological optimization, energetic materials, and technologies related to thermal protection systems for hypersonic flights.


• Modeling and simulation and analysis of materials and their properties.




• Proficiency with any of the following tools is a plus:




• Matlab, C/C, Python, Ansys HFSS.


• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving at least a secret level security clearance. 

Education
MS or Ph.D. in Material Sciences, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.

Experience
Ph.D. or MS 3 Years Minimum

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.  We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

 - 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

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.