About This Role 
Textron Systems is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program, Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors.  It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader to join the Crewed Land Systems team at our Slidell, LA facility. In this role, you will have the opportunity to experience the entire engineering lifecycle of military vehicles through design, build, test, and sustainment.  The ideal candidate has a proven ability to design mechanical systems using 3D CAD, hands-on experience in a prototyping or production environment, a solid foundation in mechanical design principles, and a passion for automotive-related platforms.

IPT Lead Responsibilities:
•    Lead a team of talented engineers through the development, integration, and test of mechanical and electrical components and subsystems.
•    Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for your given IPT to ensure compliance to all applicable performance specifications, standards, and regulations.
•    Collaborate cross-functionally within the business to ensure that performance, cost, and schedule targets are achieved throughout the lifecycle.
•    Lead recurring IPT meetings, working groups, and design reviews both internally and with the Government customer.
•    Review and release 3D models, 2D drawings, and reports to ensure we deliver quality products.
•    Review and approve technical analysis including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and other engineering tools.
•    Support proposal bid and execution activities including technical writing, Statements of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and scheduling.
•    Provide technical support to manufacturing functions and Field Service Representatives (FSRs) during prototyping, production, test, and sustainment activities.
•    Foster development of junior engineers including interns, co-ops, and new hires.

Structure IPT Lead Responsibilities & Skillset:
•    Lead the structure IPT including hull, structural appendages, grilles, hatches, and armor.
•    Experience with weld joint design, weld symbols, etc. for multiple material types and weld processes. 
•    Understanding of the weldability, formability, and machinability for different types of aluminum and steel alloys to balance cost, schedule, weight, and performance
•    Experience with the design and fabrication of tactical or combat vehicle hull structures is desired.
•    Perform and/or oversee structural analysis using SolidWorks Simulation and ANSYS.
•    Experience with live-fire testing is desired.
•    Active Secret clearance is desired.