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# Test Engineer II

- **Company:** Textron Inc.
- **Location:** Cockeysville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $88,200.0 - $133,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAP (Applications), Test Scripts, System-level Testing, SC Clearance, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f2f3dcbbcdc6718a

## About the Role

We are seeking a motivated engineer with a Mechanical or Test Engineering background to support strategic weapon system development for our Advanced Programs team. As a Test Engineer, you will perform planning, coordination, and execution of component, subsystems, and system level tests as well as other evaluation activities across the program. . A strong candidate will possess at least 2 years of related experience. . You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined team environment and directly support our nation's war fighters. . Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression., * Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 2 years related experience

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Experience in system-level and mechanical structure testing for defense or aerospace programs
 * Familiarity with MIL-STD standards (MIL-STD-810 or SMC-S-016)
 * Knowledge and/or experience using electrical/mechanical test instrumentation is a plus
 * Active Secret clearance required; eligibility for SAP clearance is required. Top Secret clearance preferred.
 * Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills, 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.

## Description

* Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/program requirements and engineering and quality standards
 * Prepare and/or review test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews, and test reports for functional, environmental, and field tests
 * Support in-house and field data collection activities including setup and operation of data acquisition systems, accelerometers, strain gauges, high speed cameras, and other test instrumentation
 * Support test activities including product installation, integration, test, data acquisition, and analysis
 * Perform preliminary "quick look" analysis and provide post-test debriefs to engineering team and customers
 * Coordinate with appropriate program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting phases
 * Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills
 * 10 - 20% Travel