Software Engineer
Textron
Software Engineer
Textron
Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing
About the Entry Level Role
As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
Who We Are
Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands\: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas\: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.
All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.
Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.
About This Role
A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer\:
Developing solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of Surface Vehicle products
Performing software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluation
Performing software development at component, subsystem and system level including embedded control systems and sensor/operator interface development
Working cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and products
Providing offsite integration and test support
Other related duties as assigned
About the Entry Level Role
As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
Who We Are
Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands\: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas\: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.
All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.
Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.
About This Role
A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer\:
Developing solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of Surface Vehicle products
Performing software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluation
Performing software development at component, subsystem and system level including embedded control systems and sensor/operator interface development
Working cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and products
Providing offsite integration and test support
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
What You’ll Need\:
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/computer engineering/CIS/MIS or a related field
C/C++, C#, Python, and/or Java programming
Basic shell scripting experience
Ability to work 40 hours/week (with every other Friday off!)
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Traveling up to 20% of the time
Why Build Your Career at Textron
Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.
Our benefits include\:
Competitive compensation
Day-one health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings options
Tuition reimbursement
Alternative work schedules at select locations
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
About Textron
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.
Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.
Qualifications
What You’ll Need\:
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/computer engineering/CIS/MIS or a related field
C/C++, C#, Python, and/or Java programming
Basic shell scripting experience
Ability to work 40 hours/week (with every other Friday off!)
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Traveling up to 20% of the time
Why Build Your Career at Textron
Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.
Our benefits include\:
Competitive compensation
Day-one health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings options
Tuition reimbursement
Alternative work schedules at select locations
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
About Textron
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.
Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.
Textron is a diversified industrial group spanning aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker aircraft), Bell helicopters, Textron Systems (unmanned systems and other defense products), and Industrial (components for automotive and aerospace industries), with financing available for buyers of its aircraft and helicopters. Revenue comes from selling aircraft, defense and industrial products, plus aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, overhaul and training. The company differentiates itself through an integrated global network that delivers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals, with the goal of keeping air, land, and sea assets ready and capable worldwide.
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