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Electrical Engineer II/III - Up to 15K Sign-on Bonus

Hunt Valley, MDOnsiteFull Time$88,200–$167,900 /yrPosted 9 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • electrical engineering
  • electro-mechanical engineering
  • autonomous control
  • payload integration
  • vision systems
  • unmanned surface vehicles
  • simulation
  • construction
  • field-testing
  • autonomy technologies

Nice to have

  • cable design
  • Hardware Safety
  • Risk analysis
  • RF link budgets
  • EMI/EMC
  • grounding

Role summary

Textron Systems is seeking Electrical Engineers (II/III) for its Sea Systems business area to develop solutions for unmanned surface vehicle programs. Responsibilities include designing, simulating, integrating, testing, and supporting electrical and communications systems for vehicles. The role involves preparing engineering documentation and collaborating within cross-functional teams. Qualifications include a Bachelor's/Master's degree in electrical engineering with 2+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and experience with various electrical systems. Preferred qualifications include experience with specific communication protocols, power systems, RF, and testing equipment. This role offers a sign-on bonus and competitive compensation.

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 new and recent graduates 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:

As an electrical engineer, you will perform a variety of assignments including conceptual design, engineering analysis, detailed sub-system electrical design, integration, test, and manufacturing and field support. A strong candidate will possess a broad range of engineering skills. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-functional team environment with a diverse array of exciting technologies and products that directly support our nation’s war fighters.

Responsibilities:
• Perform detailed design of integrated electrical and communications systems on vehicles.
• Perform analysis, integration, and testing.
• Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross-functional design teams, including prototyping and production support.
• Prepare high-quality formal engineering documentation such as drawings, presentations, specifications, and design presentations to customers.
• Will produce technical white papers, and brief management/customers on planning and progress.
• Prepare and/or manage design change documentation via Engineering Change Notices/Engineering Change Proposals.



Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in electrical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, or a related field with 2+ 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, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Design and integration experience in some or all of the following systems below:
• Military and/or commercial vehicle systems
• Control systems
• Power distribution and conversion systems
• Safety systems
• Design and integration experience in some or all of the products and practices below is preferred/a plus:
• Cable design
• Hardware Safety and Risk analysis
• RF link budgets
• EMI/EMC, grounding, and environmental control
• Hardware Environmental and Electromagnetic qualification to military standards
• GPS and RF communication systems integration
• AC and DC power and motors, motor controllers, and brakes
• Ethernet and networking, RS232/422, CAN bus
• Power converters
• Grounding and environmental control
• Test equipment such as electronic load banks, power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters, and isolation meters 
• The candidate should have hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical cabling and digital communication.
• Wired Ethernet and Network configuration experience is a plus.
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Experience Levels
Experience levels will be determined by the hiring team. Experience recommendations and associated pay listed below in compliance with local pay transparency laws:
• Level II Engineer: typically, 2+ years of experience

$88,200.00 - $133,000.00 annually

• Level III Engineer: typically, 5+ years of experience

$110,500.00 - $167,900.00 annually


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.

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