Systems & Software Engineer Manager (Wilmington)

Systems & Software Engineer Manager

Textron Systems is best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are 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 cutting‑edge products and services.

We’ve been in the industry for more than 50 years and embrace the unique capabilities of a mid‑sized player. By combining the agility of a small business with the scale of a large organization, we empower teams across functions, sites, and business lines to solve big problems quickly.

Textron Systems is comprised of seven domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing & Training Simulations.

Start your career with Textron Systems and gain exciting, versatile experiences from day one. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don’t just start your career—go big.

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership and oversight for a team of Software and Systems Engineers, including key disciplines such as Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, System Safety, Cybersecurity, Reliability, and other technical areas essential to program success.
• Ensuring adequate staffing levels for both disciplines, managing full‑time employees, co‑ops, interns, and contractors, and forecasting future resource needs to address potential workforce gaps.
• Driving development and engagement of engineers by setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, mentoring, and coaching for technical growth and career progression.
• Overseeing and enforcing best practices for Software Engineering activities, such as software architecture, development and requirements engineering, adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies and tools, and continuous process improvements.
• Overseeing Systems Engineering activities to ensure execution excellence in areas such as Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with emphasis on SysML modeling, requirements development, system architecture definition, and verification & validation planning.
• Managing additional domain‑specific responsibilities including compliance with System Safety, Cybersecurity, and Systems Reliability standards, and reviewing high‑quality system‑level and software‑level artifacts delivered to customers.
• Tracking team and program performance by monitoring quality metrics, soliciting feedback from internal management and external customers, and providing regular progress updates to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience, OR Master’s degree (M.S.) with a minimum of 8 years of experience.

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of Software and Systems Engineering methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices.
  • Expertise in Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including SysML modeling frameworks.
  • Experience with Agile Software Development methods, tools, and practices.
  • Experience with System Architecture, requirements development, and lifecycle management processes.
• Leadership and Communication:
  • Strong leadership abilities for guiding cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for internal team and customer engagement.
  • Proficiency in data‑driven decision‑making and problem‑solving across multiple engineering domains.
  • Experience in defense, military, or similar industries is highly desirable and preferred.
  • Existing U.S. Security Clearance is preferred; ability to obtain one is required.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, we promote an inclusive environment that values individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help employees excel and achieve their goals.

• Flexible Work Schedules: Compressed work week and additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10, leading to additional Fridays off.
• Paid Time Off: Over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO), including 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
• Dress Code: Dress smart for meetings; wear jeans on casual days.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Three medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance, disability, employee assistance program, wellness incentive plan, and annual fitness reimbursement.
• Future Savings: Company contribution to 401(k) up to 9% of salary.
• Employee Discounts: Access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants—including Bose, Apple, Fitbit, HP, AT&T, Verizon, T‑Mobile, travel, and more.
• Additional Benefits: Service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym memberships, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance, and more.

Veteran Hiring

Textron’s products and services are trusted by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring veterans and translating their skills to make an impact at our company.

Compensation

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $146,500 – $224,500 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems

Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington

Job Function: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting: 01/23/2026, 12:23:21 PM

Job Number: 339064