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About This Role
The Senior Fluid Systems Engineer is responsible for designing propulsion and auxiliary fluid systems-including fuel, hydraulics, lubrication, fresh water, pneumatic, and drainage systems-in accordance with program requirements and OEM specifications. This role develops system layouts, writes component and system specifications, performs technical analyses, and collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams throughout development. The engineer also supports production, testing, and fleet operations by assisting with installation, troubleshooting, system improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Design detailed fluid system installations for propulsion and auxiliary systems, including fuel, hydraulic, lubrication oil, fresh water, pneumatic, and drainage systems.
• Coordinate supplier subsystem development efforts and participate in supplier design reviews.
• Develop and review engineering documentation such as drawings, specifications, analyses, and test reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare technical reports for customer submittals.
• Execute assigned tasks in alignment with program schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate fluid-system interface requirements with other engineering disciplines.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks associated with craft fluid systems.
• Support production, testing, and fielded Navy craft with installation, troubleshooting, and improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of marine or aerospace propulsion or auxiliary fluid-system design experience.
• Practical knowledge of applicable military and commercial marine standards.
• Experience selecting piping components, performing pressure-drop calculations, and sizing ducts.
• Strong understanding of general-purpose fluid systems design and piping arrangements.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX5, or Pro-E.
• Experience with SolidWorks pipe-routing software is a plus.
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