Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer III

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

Textron Systems is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our Sea Systems business area to develop solutions in support of our unmanned surface vehicles programs. Current focal areas include autonomous control, advanced payload integration, vision systems, and other emerging technologies to enhance our unmanned surface vehicle platforms’ capabilities.

Your day may include designing, simulating, constructing, and field-testing autonomous surface vehicles and their subsystems. Our goal is to deliver disruptive autonomy technologies that enhance our customers’ mission capabilities We work on applied research and development initiatives as well as established programs, and leverage diversity of thought to improve Textron Systems’ lines of robotic products.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will:

Responsibilities:

• Perform hardware engineering activities within a team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers.

• Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of challenging Mechanical Engineering problems.

• Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross-functional design teams, including prototyping, production, and test support.

• Perform detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, requirements analysis, trade studies, mechanical engineering analysis (including structural, dynamics, and thermal), drafting and tolerance analysis, and human interface design.

• Prepare high-quality formal engineering documentation such as drawings, specifications and design presentations to customers.

• Brief peers, management, and customers on design considerations and program status.

• Prepare and/or manage design change documentation via Engineering Change Notices/Engineering Change Proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, or a related field with 5 years of experience.

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

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

• Desire and ability to operate in a team environment is required.

• Experience with mechanism development, generating Free Body Diagrams, performing basic static/dynamic/structural hand calculations, prototyping, packaging, performance specifications, material tests, and research investigations.

• Familiarity with and ability to use computer-aided design tools is required; Siemens NX and SolidWorks are preferred; Jira is a plus.

• Experience designing tests for military environmental, shock, and vibration qualifications.

• Temperament to work in the lab, shop floor, or office.

• Familiarity with ASME drawing standards is preferred.

• Ability to get a security clearance.

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

$110,500 - $139,200 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 Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley Job Function: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time Job Posting: 09/23/2026 Job Number: 345234