Systems & Software Engineer Manager

Who We Are

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.

But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.

We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.

Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.

Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

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

• Provide leadership and oversight for a team of both Software and Systems Engineering, including key disciplines such as\:
  • Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, System Safety, Cybersecurity, Reliability, and other technical areas essential to program success.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels for both disciplines, including\:
  • Managing full-time employees, co-ops, interns, and contractors.
  • Forecasting future resource needs and addressing potential workforce gaps.
• Drive development and engagement of Software and Systems Engineers by\:
  • Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback.
  • Mentoring and coaching team members in both domains to foster technical growth and career progression.
• Oversee and enforce best practices for Software Engineering activities, including\:
  • Software architecture, development, and requirements engineering.
  • Adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies and tools.
  • Driving process improvements and monitoring quality compliance for software deliverables.
• Oversee Systems Engineering activities, ensuring execution excellence in areas such as\:
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with an emphasis on SysML modeling and tools.
  • Requirements development, decomposition, and analysis to ensure alignment with customer needs.
  • System architecture definition and integration with program requirements across all technical domains.
  • Verification and Validation (V&V) planning to ensure alignment with customer deliverables.
• Oversee additional domain-specific responsibilities, including\:
  • Compliance with System Safety, Cybersecurity, and Systems Reliability standards.
  • Reviewing and ensuring high-quality delivery of system-level and software-level artifacts to customers.
• Track team and program performance by\:
  • Monitoring and analyzing quality metrics for both Software and Systems teams.
  • Soliciting and addressing feedback from internal management and external customers.
  • Providing regular progress updates for internal leadership and customers, including technical progress and resource management updates.