Flight Test Packaging Engineer – Hypersonic Vehicles

Flight Test Packaging Engineer – Hypersonic Vehicles

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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 Weapons business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Textron Systems is seeking a Flight Test Packaging Engineer. This individual is experienced in detailed packaging for mechanical and electrical systems using NX CAD software. Familiarity with design and packaging for integration of onboard measurement systems measuring missile performance during flight testing in related thermo-mechanical environments. Interaction with suppliers and the missile guidance system with hardware, cables, and assembly may be required depending on integration designs. Challenges include meeting assembly and maintainability needs where access to limited volumes with a distributed assembly totaling greater than 20 parts complicates the electrical and mechanical connectivity. Additionally, planning an intelligent layout enabling ease of maintainability will be required. Knowledge of electrical components, connectors, and mechanical tiedown hardware, as well as thermal and vibration isolation equipment would be beneficial. Work with thermal and vibration analysts to define optimal design isolation meeting stringent cost and weight limits. Detailed knowledge of the following areas is attractive.

• Proficiency in NX assemblies
• Knowledge of military packaging and human factors specifications and requirements
• DFA/DFM
• Familiarity with electrical components and connectors
• Familiarity with mechanical attachment hardware and sizing and preload
• Demonstrated packaging experience with thermal and vibration isolation equipment.
• Knowledge of RF Antenna and GPS Design a plus
• Proficient communication and presentation skills
• Effective detailed report and proposal preparation

Education

• Will consider education levels including B.S. ME, M.S. ME, or PhD and relative experiences

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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

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