Textron Systems · 22 hours ago
Sr Elec Eng Tech
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a multi-industry company that serves various sectors including aerospace and defense. The role involves providing electrical support for the design, integration, and maintenance of electrical systems on technologies such as land robotics and unmanned air systems, with responsibilities including troubleshooting, lab maintenance, and supporting offsite testing.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain and operate unmanned systems and support equipment
Troubleshoot electronic and general electrical systems
Assist engineers and designers with prototype development and testing
Support offsite testing and demonstrations
Actively perform lab maintenance, safety audits, and material tracking
Use small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers
Identify and document work order instruction or drawing errors
Maintain logbooks and records
Strong ability to interpret drawings and schematics
This position does not directly provide leadership or supervision to other employees
Qualification
Required
Provide electrical support for the design, integration, and maintenance of electrical systems on a variety of technologies, ranging from land robotics to unmanned air systems for commercial and military programs in a fast-paced environment
Support lab operations of component integration, modifications, assembly and test, of ground vehicles, air vehicles, and surface vessels
Willing to support at remote test sites to include serving as a crew chief, safety lookout, and support and maintenance crew member during field testing
Able to work from assembly documentation (i.e. work instructions, drawings etc.), parts lists, and diagrams to assemble, wire and install a wide variety of components
May assemble by hand or operate semiautomatic assembly equipment
Operates electronic and mechanical test equipment
Maintain and operate unmanned systems and support equipment
Troubleshoot electronic and general electrical systems
Assist engineers and designers with prototype development and testing
Support offsite testing and demonstrations
Actively perform lab maintenance, safety audits, and material tracking
Use small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers
Identify and document work order instruction or drawing errors
Maintain logbooks and records
Strong ability to interpret drawings and schematics
This position does not directly provide leadership or supervision to other employees
Basic knowledge of procedures and technical theory in assigned product areas
General electrical aptitude and the ability to be certified in IPC standards
Willing to travel up to 25% with international travel possible
Basic computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, database & technical drawing packages
Able to organize and set up test with minimal guidance
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance
Must be a team player and able to work with minimum supervision
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to work extended hours to meet program goals
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasking
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Ability to work on naval vessels
Ability to work in tight quarters and confined spaces
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred or related technical training and 2 or more years of experience
Unmanned systems knowledge/experience preferred
Working knowledge of military specifications is a plus
Benefits
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
Health insurance and prescription plan coverage
Dental insurance
Family building benefits
Vision insurance
Mental health resources
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide employees time away from work
Company
Textron Systems
Textron Systems has been providing innovative solutions to the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities for more than 50 years.
Funding
Current Stage
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2023-04-10
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2023-01-23
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