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Systems Engineer

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Waterboro, MEFull-time$81–122K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$81–122K/yr
Location
Waterboro, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Textron Systems’ Sea Systems business area is seeking a systems engineer for Howe & Howe Inc. The role involves detailed design, engineering analysis, and system integration design in a fast-paced R&D environment. The engineer will support engineering design and development across the full life cycle and develop technical solutions to difficult engineering problems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationDeadline ManagementPresentation SkillsCameo/MagicDrawVehicle SystemsAI Tool Use

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering2+ Years Related Work ExperienceEligible for U.S. Security ClearanceDOD Environment Experience

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Systems Engineer

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

About This Role

Howe & Howe Inc. is seeking a talented systems engineer to join our team. As a systems engineer you will perform a variety of assignments including detailed design, engineering analysis and system integration design. A strong candidate will possess a broad knowledge base in multiple engineering disciplines and be able to operate in a fast-paced R&D environment. For more information on the products developed by the Howe & Howe Inc. team, please visit http://www\.howeandhowe\.com/

Responsibilities

  • Support full-life cycle engineering design and development activities

  • Lead and/or requirements analysis, systems modeling, trade studies, requirements derivation, design review support, integration planning, test, verification, risk management and engineering analysis tasks.

  • Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult engineering problems.

  • Serve as a resource to others within the work group, department and the organization.

  • Conduct liaison activities with sub-contractors and external manufactures as well as internal and external customers at all levels.

  • Drive tasks to completion independently

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, computer or systems engineering) with two years or more related work experience

  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of design documentation.

  • Ability to work accurately and effectively against deadlines and time constraints.

  • Effective presentation skills.

  • Familiarity with Cameo/MagicDraw preferred

  • Basic understanding of vehicle systems is required

  • Eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

  • Experience in DOD environment is preferred

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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.

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

$80,600.00 - $121,600.00 per year.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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: Howe %26 Howe Technologies, Inc. Primary Location: US-ME-Waterboro Job Function: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Relocation: Available Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Job Posting: 10/30/2026 Job Number: 345974

How this job compares

Set against the 11,191 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$81–122K/yr
  • US median$116–187K/yr8,198 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $101K, is 33% below the US median midpoint ($152K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Systems Engineer jobs in Maine and 11,191 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maine
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,479 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,658 of the 11,191 open Systems Engineer jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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