Textron
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This role is in Textron System’s Marine business area.
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 Marine business area. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
The Supervisor, Test & Validation is responsible for managing and executing test conductors, all test documentation, planning & CDRL reporting, including Comprehensive Test Plans, test indexes, test schedules, test sequence networks, test notifications, trials agendas, test & trials performance reports, test & trials reports, test problem reports, etc.
This position requires strong leadership and organizational skills as well as experience with and aptitude for managing multiple simultaneous processes. Communication is key to success. Communicating with internal and external customers allows Sea Systems to translate the efforts of our team into product sales, and ultimately into deployed assets enabling our warfighters to complete their missions.
Schedule workflow, assign work tasks & supervise the activities of personnel performing testing and test documentation tasks
Develop & maintain technical documentation including departmental instructions, comprehensive test plans, acceptance test indexes, test sequence networks & schedules, grooming & formal test procedures, test change proposals, trials agendas & test & trials reports.
Develop the test procedures to groom, checkout & demonstrate to the customer, specific craft systems in accordance with the requirements established in the contract, craft specifications, craft comprehensive test plan & the engineering drawings
Develop and maintain a status reporting system updated daily
Organize and drive execution of trials events, either singly or multiple simultaneous trials
Interface with the customers’ inspectors, representatives & test team members
Analyze test data & results to confirm compliance with specified requirements & generate test reports that detail the performance of the test as required
Identify test & equipment problems & recommend corrective action to prevent recurrence in accordance with departmental policies & procedures
Prepare and submit contract deliverable documentation in accordance with contract requirements
Collect data relative to test conduct & prepare test problem reports & test procedure revisions when required
Recommend changes to operation procedures, policies & safety procedures as required
Any other tasking as required by supervisor
Job Requirements
Minimum 5 years military or commercial naval/related experience in management and program administration
Proven ability to manage projects to budget, cost and schedule
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Proficient in the use of standard PC software applications
Self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across organizational boundaries
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across integrated product teams to execute program requirements
Ability to make decisions based on partial data and to effectively communicate those decisions to the team
Familiarity with requirements management process
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, program management preferred
Experience with creation of system specifications, requirements traceability and verification
Creation of system architecture and schematics
Generation of System Safety Assessments, Failure Hazard Analysis, Certification and Test plans
Familiarity with regulations pertaining to test, design, operation, and support of naval craft
Experience with commercial or military operations and maintenance procedures
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
How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.
Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
Flexible Work Schedules
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave
Are you a Military Veteran?
Textron's products and services are trusted every day by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
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