Electrical Eng. Technician

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Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35000 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 Systems Weapon Systems Hunt Valley business area. Visit & to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

The Electrical Eng. Technician supports product verification activities through functional electrical and continuity testing of cable harnesses and electromechanical assemblies. This role ensures hardware meets engineering requirements quality standards and enduser reliability expectations while enabling efficient production flow.

Responsibilities:

Perform functional electrical and continuity testing on cable harnesses electronic subassemblies and electromechanical hardware.

Use test equipment such as multimeters hipot testers continuity testers DIT-MCO oscilloscopes power supplies and automated test systems to verify performance against specifications.

Interpret and work from engineering drawings wiring diagrams schematics and work instructions to execute test procedures accurately.

Validate workmanship of cable harnesses connectors terminations routing strain relief and labeling per industry standards

Execute stepbystep test protocols record results and verify compliance with documented requirements.

Identify document and escalate nonconformances supporting troubleshooting and rootcause activities with engineering and quality teams.

Support test fixture setup calibration checks and basic equipment maintenance.

Collaborate with Production Quality and Engineering to improve material flow and resolve test-related issues.

Ensure test activities align with safety ESD handling and quality standards.

Maintain accurate records including test data logs and configuration tracking.

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts including enhancing test methods workflow efficiency and repeatability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics wiring diagrams cable harness drawings and engineering documentation.
• Foundational understanding of basic electricity (voltage current resistance) and practical aptitude using measurement equipment.
• Experience performing continuity resistance and functional electrical tests.
• Familiarity with hand tools and test tools commonly used for cable harness inspection and verification.
• Strong attention to detail ability to follow instructions precisely and maintain accuracy in repetitive tasks.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or similar) for recording test results and accessing work instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical faults (opens shorts miswires intermittent conditions).
• Ability to work safely with energized assemblies and follow ESD guidelines.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred

• Experience testing cable harnesses electronic assemblies or electromechanical systems in aerospace defense or similar highreliability industries.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMAA620 IPC610 or JSTD001 requirements for cable and electronic assembly workmanship.
• Knowledge of automated test systems test scripts or test software interfaces.
• Experience with hipot testing insulation resistance testing or environmental/functional acceptance testing.
• Background in assembling or inspecting electromechanical hardware.
• Experience supporting engineers with test method development or test fixture improvements.

How We Care
At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful. 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
Education Assistance
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave

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