Test Equipment Electrical Eng IV - Textron
Wilmington, MA
About the Job
Test Equipment Electrical Eng IV
Description
_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_
Textron Systems is hiring for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Test Equipment Design efforts for a major Air Force program. _Responsibilities_
Design, develop and document automated acceptance test equipment required for new and existing electronic products and assist with transition of this equipment to Production Test Engineering.Develop a set of testing requirements based on engineering design documentation and hardware.Develop functional test stations utilizing state of the art PXI, LAN, USB as well as legacy IEEE-488 and other instrumentation in a context of automated parametric measurements, while maintaining a modular, flexible and scalable design approach.Design and develop custom interfaces, system interconnections, test adapters, cables, and ancillary support equipment that maintains NIST-traceable stimulus and measurement capability.Develop equipment that withstands the rigors of production use; is easily maintained, calibrated, and repaired; integrates well with existing infrastructure, and leverages commonality with similar test equipment with a goal to minimize life-cycle cost.Perform test development activity in accordance with customer specifications and requirements.Interface with product development teams to determine appropriate test strategy and coverage for functional requirements.Author process, test and calibration procedures.Produce clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences.A wide range of responsibilities ranging from utilizing a high-level system approach to standardized testing to programming low level input/output interfaces.Ability to lead a small group of test equipment design/test engineers.Ability to lead the conduct and documentation of trade analyses.Ability to manage resources and financial cost accounts efficiently, focusing on ever-shifting priorities, continually seeks ways to improve individual/team efficiency.Provide technical support to others across the organization, including working closely with Product Designers, Manufacturing, Quality, and others to resolve issues, transition new items to production efficiently, and driving solutions to satisfy the needs of numerous stakeholders.
Qualifications
_Qualifications_
B. S. in Electrical Engineering with 5 years experience developing instrument driven test equipment.M. S. in Electrical Engineering with 3 years experience developing instrument driven test equipment.Experience programming with LabView (preferred), LabWindows CVI, or Python.Experience programming with C/C#/JAVA is a plus.Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences.Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines.Experience in problem isolation with demonstrable troubleshooting skills.Must have strong written and verbal communications skills and be able to work in a team-oriented environment.An existing U.S. Security Clearance is desired. The ability to obtain one is required.
_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.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 12/12/2024, 3:47:28 PM
Job Number: 329485
Description
_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_
Textron Systems is hiring for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Test Equipment Design efforts for a major Air Force program. _Responsibilities_
Design, develop and document automated acceptance test equipment required for new and existing electronic products and assist with transition of this equipment to Production Test Engineering.Develop a set of testing requirements based on engineering design documentation and hardware.Develop functional test stations utilizing state of the art PXI, LAN, USB as well as legacy IEEE-488 and other instrumentation in a context of automated parametric measurements, while maintaining a modular, flexible and scalable design approach.Design and develop custom interfaces, system interconnections, test adapters, cables, and ancillary support equipment that maintains NIST-traceable stimulus and measurement capability.Develop equipment that withstands the rigors of production use; is easily maintained, calibrated, and repaired; integrates well with existing infrastructure, and leverages commonality with similar test equipment with a goal to minimize life-cycle cost.Perform test development activity in accordance with customer specifications and requirements.Interface with product development teams to determine appropriate test strategy and coverage for functional requirements.Author process, test and calibration procedures.Produce clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences.A wide range of responsibilities ranging from utilizing a high-level system approach to standardized testing to programming low level input/output interfaces.Ability to lead a small group of test equipment design/test engineers.Ability to lead the conduct and documentation of trade analyses.Ability to manage resources and financial cost accounts efficiently, focusing on ever-shifting priorities, continually seeks ways to improve individual/team efficiency.Provide technical support to others across the organization, including working closely with Product Designers, Manufacturing, Quality, and others to resolve issues, transition new items to production efficiently, and driving solutions to satisfy the needs of numerous stakeholders.
Qualifications
_Qualifications_
B. S. in Electrical Engineering with 5 years experience developing instrument driven test equipment.M. S. in Electrical Engineering with 3 years experience developing instrument driven test equipment.Experience programming with LabView (preferred), LabWindows CVI, or Python.Experience programming with C/C#/JAVA is a plus.Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences.Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines.Experience in problem isolation with demonstrable troubleshooting skills.Must have strong written and verbal communications skills and be able to work in a team-oriented environment.An existing U.S. Security Clearance is desired. The ability to obtain one is required.
_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.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 12/12/2024, 3:47:28 PM
Job Number: 329485
Source : Textron