WHO WE ARE

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 This Role Textron has a legacy of high temperature, high performance composite materials dating back to the Apollo spacecraft heatshield system. We are leveraging these materials legacy and ultra-high-performance materials successes to expand our advanced material presence into today’s 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:

• As the lead chemical process engineer, contribute to a multi discipline project team consisting of material scientists, chemists, thermal analysis, mechanical engineers, and modeling & simulation analysts.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing disciplines to design, build and manage a medium-large scale state of the art manufacturing & test facility that includes the use of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons and other precursor materials.
• Be a customer contact from proposal through development

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building facilities for manufacturing chemical processes
• Experience developing, processing and manufacturing liquid and/or gaseous hydrocarbons is desirable would be helpful but not critical.
• Knowledge of fiber reinforcement offerings with emphasis on high performance carbon fibers and ceramic fibers
• High temperature composite knowledge, primarily carbon/carbon, is desired but not critical.
• Understanding of thermal and mechanical properties of materials.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance

Required Education (including Major):

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or relevant degree with 5 years’ experience.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be considered for additional years of experience.

Other

• The candidate should be available for periodic travel as necessary.

• As the lead chemical process engineer, contribute to a multi discipline project team consisting of material scientists, chemists, thermal analysis, mechanical engineers, and modeling & simulation analysts.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing disciplines to design, build and manage a medium-large scale state of the art manufacturing & test facility that includes the use of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons and other precursor materials.
• Be a customer contact from proposal through developmen