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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.\nThis role is in Textron System’s Marine business area. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!\nAbout This Role\nWe believe people should love what they do - in this role, you will be responsible for:\nThe Supervisor, Test & Validation is responsible for managing and executing test conductors, all test documentation, planning & CDRL reporting, including Comprehensive Test Plans, test indexes, test schedules, test sequence networks, test notifications, trials agendas, test & trials performance reports, test & trials reports, test problem reports, etc.\nThis position requires strong leadership and organizational skills as well as experience with and aptitude for managing multiple simultaneous processes. 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Communicating with internal and external customers allows Sea Systems to translate the efforts of our team into product sales, and ultimately into deployed assets enabling our warfighters to complete their missions.\nResponsibilities\nSchedule workflow, assign work tasks & supervise the activities of personnel performing testing and test documentation tasks\nDevelop & maintain technical documentation including departmental instructions, comprehensive test plans, acceptance test indexes, test sequence networks & schedules, grooming & formal test procedures, test change proposals, trials agendas & test & trials reports.\nDevelop the test procedures to groom, checkout & demonstrate to the customer, specific craft systems in accordance with the requirements established in the contract, craft specifications, craft comprehensive test plan & the engineering drawings\nDevelop and maintain a status reporting system updated daily\nOrganize and drive execution of trials events, either singly or multiple simultaneous trials\nInterface with the customers’ inspectors, representatives & test team members\nAnalyze test data & results to confirm compliance with specified requirements & generate test reports that detail the performance of the test as required\nIdentify test & equipment problems & recommend corrective action to prevent recurrence in accordance with departmental policies & procedures\nPrepare and submit contract deliverable documentation in accordance with contract requirements\nCollect data relative to test conduct & prepare test problem reports & test procedure revisions when required\nRecommend changes to operation procedures, policies & safety procedures as required\nAny other tasking as required by supervisor\nWho We Are\nTextron 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.\nThis role is in Textron System’s Marine business area. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!\nAbout This Role\nWe believe people should love what they do - in this role, you will be responsible for:\nThe Supervisor, Test & Validation is responsible for managing and executing test conductors, all test documentation, planning & CDRL reporting, including Comprehensive Test Plans, test indexes, test schedules, test sequence networks, test notifications, trials agendas, test & trials performance reports, test & trials reports, test problem reports, etc.\nThis position requires strong leadership and organizational skills as well as experience with and aptitude for managing multiple simultaneous processes. Communication is key to success. Communicating with internal and external customers allows Sea Systems to translate the efforts of our team into product sales, and ultimately into deployed assets enabling our warfighters to complete their missions.\nResponsibilities\nSchedule workflow, assign work tasks & supervise the activities of personnel performing testing and test documentation tasks\nDevelop & maintain technical documentation including departmental instructions, comprehensive test plans, acceptance test indexes, test sequence networks & schedules, grooming & formal test procedures, test change proposals, trials agendas & test & trials reports.\nDevelop the test procedures to groom, checkout & demonstrate to the customer, specific craft systems in accordance with the requirements established in the contract, craft specifications, craft comprehensive test plan & the engineering drawings\nDevelop and maintain a status reporting system updated daily\nOrganize and drive execution of trials events, either singly or multiple simultaneous trials\nInterface with the customers’ inspectors, representatives & test team members\nAnalyze test data & results to confirm compliance with specified requirements & generate test reports that detail the performance of the test as required\nIdentify test & equipment problems & recommend corrective action to prevent recurrence in accordance with departmental policies & procedures\nPrepare and submit contract deliverable documentation in accordance with contract requirements\nCollect data relative to test conduct & prepare test problem reports & test procedure revisions when required\nRecommend changes to operation procedures, policies & safety procedures as required\nAny other tasking as required by supervisor\nJob Requirements\nMinimum 5 years military or commercial naval/related experience in management and program administration\nProven ability to manage projects to budget, cost and schedule\nExcellent oral and written communications skills\nProficient in the use of standard PC software applications\nSelf-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team\nStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work across organizational boundaries\nAbility to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across integrated product teams to execute program requirements\nAbility to make decisions based on partial data and to effectively communicate those decisions to the team\nFamiliarity with requirements management process\nEducation\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, program management preferred\nPreferred Experience\nExperience with creation of system specifications, requirements traceability and verification\nCreation of system architecture and schematics\nGeneration of System Safety Assessments, Failure Hazard Analysis, Certification and Test plans\nFamiliarity with regulations pertaining to test, design, operation, and support of naval craft\nExperience with commercial or military operations and maintenance procedures\nAI 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\nHow We Care\nAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.\nOur 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!\n- Flexible Work Schedules\n- Education Assistance\n- Career Development & Training Opportunities\n- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)\n- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding\n- Paid Parental Leave\nAre you a Military Veteran?\nTextron's products and services are trusted every day 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.\nJob Requirements\nMinimum 5 years military or commercial naval/related experience in management and program administration\nProven ability to manage projects to budget, cost and schedule\nExcellent oral and written communications skills\nProficient in the use of standard PC software applications\nSelf-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team\nStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work across organizational boundaries\nAbility to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across integrated product teams to execute program requirements\nAbility to make decisions based on partial data and to effectively communicate those decisions to the team\nFamiliarity with requirements management process\nEducation\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, program management preferred\nPreferred Experience\nExperience with creation of system specifications, requirements traceability and verification\nCreation of system architecture and schematics\nGeneration of System Safety Assessments, Failure Hazard Analysis, Certification and Test plans\nFamiliarity with regulations pertaining to test, design, operation, and support of naval craft\nExperience with commercial or military operations and maintenance procedures\nAI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. 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