Electrical Project Engineer

Textron • Wilmington, MA • 1h ago

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 the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic controls for a space-grade defense program . In this role, you'll take full technical ownership of a high visibility project, guide a team of Electrical Engineers, and ensure smooth coordination across all contributing engineering disciplines.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, influencing product direction, and delivering hardware that performs in the most demanding environments.

What You'll Do

Lead the end-to-end technical execution of a major electronic development effort

Mentor and develop a team of talented Electrical Engineers

Oversee design, analysis, prototyping, integration, and test of space qualified electronics

Ensure hardware integrity through comprehensive verification and qualification

Own engineering schedules, resource planning, and milestone execution

Coordinate closely with Cognizant Engineers, systems engineering, and cross functional partners

Manage project budgets and performance (EVMS/CAM), seeking efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities

Drive engineering process improvements that improve quality, speed, and robustness

Support customer engagements, technical presentations, and major design reviews

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

10 years of relevant engineering experience, including 2 years in a leadership or project lead role

Strong background in electronic system development; space grade or high reliability hardware experience is a plus

Proven leadership, communication, and decision making skills

Experience with cost account management and budget oversight

Expertise in design fundamentals, PCB development, and test methodologies

Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams

Active U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Ability to obtain additional government clearances as needed

Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include 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, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$146,500 - $224,500 per year.

EEO Statement

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 Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington Job Function: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80) Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Job Posting: 05/18/2026, 7:41:56 PM Job Number: 341968

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