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Thermal Analysis Engineer II/III

Description

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

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

The Aero\-Thermal Engineering Analyst will be responsible for generating aerodynamic characteristics, aero\-thermal heat transfer environments and thermal responses over a wide range of flight conditions, from low speeds up through hypersonic flow fields associated with flight vehicles in the Strategic Missiles Business Line\. The position requires some level of expertise in the generation/use of Computer Aided Design \(CAD\) models, MATLAB and Ansys Fluent Computational Fluids Dynamics \(CFD\) software tool, as well as an interest in acquiring a working knowledge of Textron Systems legacy aero\-thermal computer codes\. The analysis techniques used, as well as the compiled results, will be summarized in presentations and detailed design analysis reports\.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as aerodynamic analyst generating aerodynamic characteristics \(pressures, loads and aero coefficients\) in the strategic missiles and reentry vehicle area\.

+ Serve as aerothermal analyst generating aero heating environments to support thermal analyses of flight vehicles in the strategic missiles business line\.

+ Serve as thermal analyst generating the thermal profiles for exterior/interior structures and payloads, resulting from the environments developed in the flow fields surrounding flight vehicles over a wide range of flight conditions\.

+ Serve as thermal analyst performing steady\-state and/or transient thermal analyses that include various methods of heat transfer, such as conduction, convection, and radiation\.

+ Utilize a combination of commercial shelf \(COTS\) tools \(Siemens NX, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB\) and Textron developed software tools to generate the aerodynamic, aerothermal and thermodynamic characteristics described above\.

+ Define recommended changes to improve the performance/efficiency of aero/thermodynamic design features\.

+ Summarize results and design application techniques during the above activities via presentations and design analysis reports\.

+ Up to 5% of travel may be required\.

Qualifications

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

+ 2 years of relative experience for Level II, 5 years of relative experience for Level III

+ Extensive experience in the generation of aerodynamic, aerothermal and thermodynamic characteristics/responses\.

+ Demonstrated capability/experience in the use of COTS aero/thermal/mechanical tools \(Siemens NX, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB\) and a desire to obtain a working knowledge of Textron developed software\.

+ Demonstrated capability/experience in the use of Microsoft Office products \(Word, Excel and PowerPoint\) to document aero/thermal analysis methodology and results\.

+ Excellent communication skills are required, as position requires the description/documentation of aero and thermal analysis techniques and results using a variety of tools \(PowerPoint, Word\)

+ Active security clearance is preferred, eligibility for clearance is required

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* This role is open at multiple levels\. Candidates will be hired at a level consistent with their background and experience:

+ Level II: $89,800 \- $135,600

+ Level III: $112,400 \- $171,000

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

\- Education Assistance

\- 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 everyday 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\.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs\. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work\. The pay range should be used as a general guide only\. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations\.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$89,800 \- $171,000 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:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Experienced

**Shift:** First Shift

**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Job Posting:** 11/20/2025, 8:15:05 AM

**Job Number:** 337881