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# Test Engineer I

- **Company:** Textron Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, JIRA, Software Bug Management, Microsoft Outlook, Unix, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Integration, Test Case, Test Execution Engine, MagicDraw, DOORS (Software), SC Clearance
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://textron.taleo.net/careersection/textron/jobdetail.ftl?job=345550

## About the Role

* 0 - 2 years demonstrated project leadership experience preferred Experience with hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, or architecture design
 * Bachelor's and/or master's degree in engineering (software, mechanical, electrical, systems) or a related field.
 * Testing and integrating new technology into our family of Ground Vehicle products throughout the lifecycle of the program.
 * Executing test engineering tasks - including (but not limited to) requirements analysis, design review support, formal validation planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis.
 * Preparing and presenting test engineering work products - including (but not limited to) test plans, procedures, and reports to internal review teams and external customers.
 * Interacting daily with varying US Government customers, commercial customers, program managers, planners, and technicians.
 * Experience with Windows and/or Unix operating systems is a plus
 * Effective and efficient writing and presentation skills
 * Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and MagicDraw (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
 * A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
 * Ability to travel up to 25%
 * Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required

## Description

* Responsible for design, development, and execution of tests for products (hardware, software, systems) to ensure quality, functionality, and reliability, creating test plans, writing test cases, identifying defects, and collaborating with development teams for fixes, ultimately ensuring products meet specifications and user needs before launch
 * Test Planning & Design: Understand requirements, define scope, objectives, and resources, then create detailed test plans, strategies, and procedures
 * Test Case Development: Write specific test cases and scripts for various tests (functional, performance, security, etc.).
 * Test Execution: Run tests, monitor the development and production process, and manage controlled testing environments.
 * Defect Management: Identify document (using bug trackers), report, and track software/hardware and product defects.
 * Collaboration & Feedback: Work with developers, process engineers, and management to provide insights, suggest improvements, and ensure quality standards are met.
 * Reporting: Analyze results, document findings, preparing and presenting Test engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers [AA2] at program milestone reviews.
 * Interact daily with technical leads, program managers, planners, technicians, and other engineers.
 * Driving tasks to completion independently - aided by appropriate supervision and mentoring.
 * Collaborating with others within the workgroup, with other departments, and the customer.