2026 Materials Engineer (Weapons) - Wilmington, MA

  • Wilmington, MA
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions
Adobe AIR
Product Development
Drawing
Teamwork
Collaboration
Talent Management
Process Engineering
Modeling
Art
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Chemistry
Optical Fiber
Mechanical Engineering
Testing
Manufacturing
Security Clearance
Microsoft Excel
HP
Mentorship
Training
AIM
SAP BASIS

Job Details

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming and ATAC.

The segment offers specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation.

We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company - Textron Inc - which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft.

Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow's technology in the world's hands today.

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

  • Support hands on and engineering product and process development of a wide variety of composite materials and processes
  • Identify limitations of current state of the art and offer development activities leveraging Textron capabilities.
  • Work as part of a multi discipline project team consisting of materials scientists, thermal mechanical modeling, modeling and simulation.
  • Contribute as a technical partner to build state of the art manufacturing and test facilities for prototype through production.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or materials science. Also of interest is mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, plastics engineering
  • General materials engineering knowledge including chemistry and polymers, ceramics, and fiber reinforcement offerings with emphasis on composite materials
  • Understanding of mechanical and thermal properties testing of materials and composites
  • Ability to model properties and processes is a plus
  • Basic understanding of additive manufacturing and / or automation is a plus
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance

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 of benefits our interns can take advantage of!

  • Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedulethat varies by allowing for additional days off such as 5/8, 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
  • Dress for Your Day : No day is the same, so we don't think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
  • Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
  • Career Development & Training Opportunities: We believe our people are our number 1 asset. At Textron Systems, we offer shadowing opportunities, mentorship programs and both on-site and virtual formal training to help our team grow in their careers.
  • Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers many additional benefits you can take advantage of as well!
  • Pay Range: For our intern program the pay ranges are determined by factors such as anticipated graduation year.

Templates for your Application

We aim to make sure all candidates are considered on an equal basis. To ensure your application accurately represents your skills and background, we encourage you to view a sample template resume and application tips located here .

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.
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