Design Engineer (AeroMotion)
Textron· Aerospace & Defense· Oct 24, 2026 · 3d ago
Monroe, WA
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$195K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
**Design Engineer Monroe \(AeroMotion\)**
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands\. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight\. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career\. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one\. Your success is our success\.
**Description**
**JOB SUMMARY:**
Design Engineer will develop, plan organize and conduct complex design assignments and be responsible for supporting all aspects of design and analysis for actuation\. Candidate will be familiar with testing hydraulic and electro\-mechanical systems components\.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Perform duties in support of new product and sustaining designs
* Coordinate with other Engineering and technical groups to develop, implement, monitor, and status assignments
* Responsible for completing development, design, testing and certification assignments for new design or modifications\. Develops creative, scientific alternatives during course of job assignments to reach desired outcome\.
* Initiate designs or incorporate design improvements utilizing CATIA V5 and V6 or SolidWorks software with an emphasis on modeling and drafting
* Consults and coordinates with other engineering and manufacturing personnel to coordinate design function and resolve technical problems\. Consults with supplier to discuss and remedy issues in a more timely and efficient manner\.
* Requests and coordinates work performed by Engineering support groups, Experimental, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management for the project
* Maintains contact with Product Support Engineering and production departments to resolve engineering problems impeding production and to assist in the incorporation of new design concepts and changes\.
**Qualifications**
**EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:**
* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other related field
* Minimum of 5 years engineering experience or relative aviation technical experience\.
* Preferred knowledge or experience with any of the following
o Hydraulic Actuators – Internal Locking and Non\-Locking
o Hydraulic Valves, Reservoirs, Accumulators, Pumps
o Hydraulic Power Packs
o Linear and Rotary Electro\-mechanical actuators
o Ball\-screws, Roller Screws, ACME Screws
o Gears, Splines and Planetary Gear Sets
o Electronic Enclosures
* Preferred experience with the following:
o Manufacturing processes used to make these types of products
o Materials and Processes used for these type of products
o Finishes and tolerances associated with these type of products
o MMPDS Material Properties, SN Curves etc\.
o Regulatory requirements for qualifying and certifying these types of components
o Vibration modes and testing associated with these types of components and systems
o Desirable to understand thermal considerations associated with these types of components and systems
o Tests & methods used to qualify these types of products
o Motors and control
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Strong familiarity with CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software
* Familiarity preferred with software packages such as KissSoft, LabView, MatLab Simulink, MathCad
* Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership
* Demonstrated ability to work as a team player both internally and externally
* Strong presentation skills **The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job\. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified\.**
**Textron Aviation Inc\. must comply with U\.S\. export control laws and regulations\. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information\.**
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
98450 \- 196460 per year\.
**Paid Holidays:** 12
**Personal Hours:** 0
**Vacation Hours:** 120
**Parental Leave \(weeks\):** 6
**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 Aviation
**Primary Location:** US-Washington-Monroe
**Job Function:** Engineering
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Job Level:** Individual Contributor
**Job Type:** Experienced
**Shift:** First Shift
**Job Posting:** 10/20/2026, 12:28:04 PM
**Job Number:** 341278
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