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:
Textron has a legacy of high temperature, high performance composite materials dating back to the Apollo spacecraft heatshield system. We are leveraging this materials legacy and ultra high performance materials successes to expand our advanced material presence into todays challenges in propulsion and other aggressive thermomechanical applications.
Textron seeks a unique talent to help visualize this presence and be a technical expert.
Major Position Responsibilities:
Support hands on and engineering product and process development of a wide variety of composite materials and processes
Identify limitations of current state of the art and offer development activities leveraging Textron capabilities.
Work as part of a multi discipline project team consisting of materials scientists, thermal mechanical modeling, modeling and simulation.
Contribute as a technical expert to build state of the art manufacturing and test facilities for prototype through production.
Be a customer contact from proposal through development
Desired Skills:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience developing and manufacturing composite materials for the aerospace industry.
Experience developing and manufacturing composites materials. Preferrable (but not necessary) experience in high temperature composites in carbon/carbon , carbon phenolic, or ceramics
Knowledge of fiber reinforcement offerings with emphasis on high performance carbon fibers ceramic fibers
Understanding of thermal properties testing, erosion and ablation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance
Required Education (including Major):
Bachelors’ degree in engineering or materials science, including plastics engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering
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
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 is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Systems
Primary Location
US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Field
Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Experienced
Shift
First Shift
Relocation
Available
Job Posting
05/30/2024, 9:25:26 AM
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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