Software Engineer 3
Textron
Software Engineer 3
Textron
Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing
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 Uncrewed Land and Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweandHowe.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About this Role
This Software Engineering role is within Textron System’s Uncrewed Land and Air Systems division. Our team is engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications. A strong candidate for this role will possess a history of software development for robotic/autonomous applications. Required experience includes software/hardware interface development, software integration, and a history of working in a fast-paced team environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for\:
·Providing engineering support on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of uncrewed ground and air products
oOur products are entire systems ranging from the vehicle platforms to their control stations
·Participating in software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluation
oEstimation, requirements, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and release
·Taking technical leadership/ownership of software components and systems
·Integrating internal and third-party software solutions into our products
·Interfacing directly with the customer
·Collaborating with the software engineering team and other engineering disciplines to create functional systems
·Mentoring others within the team
·Performing trade studies
·Supporting onsite & offsite integration and test
·Driving process improvement
·(Potential) Leading software development efforts
oEstimating, scope management, task generation/assignment, status reporting, etc.
·(Potential) Attending industry conferences/events to gauge competition and find new opportunities
Growth Opportunities include\:
·Technical leadership
·Individual Contributor (SME)
·Engineering Management
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 Uncrewed Land and Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweandHowe.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About this Role
This Software Engineering role is within Textron System’s Uncrewed Land and Air Systems division. Our team is engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications. A strong candidate for this role will possess a history of software development for robotic/autonomous applications. Required experience includes software/hardware interface development, software integration, and a history of working in a fast-paced team environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for\:
·Providing engineering support on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of uncrewed ground and air products
oOur products are entire systems ranging from the vehicle platforms to their control stations
·Participating in software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluation
oEstimation, requirements, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and release
·Taking technical leadership/ownership of software components and systems
·Integrating internal and third-party software solutions into our products
·Interfacing directly with the customer
·Collaborating with the software engineering team and other engineering disciplines to create functional systems
·Mentoring others within the team
·Performing trade studies
·Supporting onsite & offsite integration and test
·Driving process improvement
·(Potential) Leading software development efforts
oEstimating, scope management, task generation/assignment, status reporting, etc.
·(Potential) Attending industry conferences/events to gauge competition and find new opportunities
Growth Opportunities include\:
·Technical leadership
·Individual Contributor (SME)
·Engineering Management
Qualifications
Qualifications\:
Bachelor’s degree (in computer science or computer engineering or related field) required with 5+ years of experience or master’s degree (in computer science or computer engineering or related field) with 2+ years of experience in addition to the following skills/experience\:
·Required\:
oProficiency in C/C++ programming
oProficiency with Unix based operating systems
oProficiency with shell scripting
oKnowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
oExperience using configuration management tools such as Git or Mercurial
oTraveling up to 15% of the time
oEligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance
·Preferred\:
oProfessional experience with integrating or designing autonomous solutions for land and/or air platforms
§Experience with MicroPilot’s autopilot software
§Experience with MOOS DB/IvP
oExperience with Qt projects/libraries
oExperience with OpenDDS
oExperience with containerization platforms such as Docker
oExperience with Network/Serial/CAN interface development
oExperience frontend technologies including (but not limited to) CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST API, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and web UI design
oExperience with automation build servers such as Jenkins
oExperience with workflow management tools such as Jira
oExperience with static code analysis tools such as Coverity
oExperience developing MCP Servers and MCP Tools for use with LMMs
oExperience with AI software development and workflow tools
oExperience with MIL-STD-882E software development
oExperience with UML or MBSE tools like MagicDraw
Education & Experience Levels\:
Experience levels will be determined by a hiring team. We are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. Experience recommendations below. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is\:
·Level III Engineer
oExperience\: typically, 5+ years of experience
How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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.
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.
Qualifications
Qualifications\:
Bachelor’s degree (in computer science or computer engineering or related field) required with 5+ years of experience or master’s degree (in computer science or computer engineering or related field) with 2+ years of experience in addition to the following skills/experience\:
·Required\:
oProficiency in C/C++ programming
oProficiency with Unix based operating systems
oProficiency with shell scripting
oKnowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
oExperience using configuration management tools such as Git or Mercurial
oTraveling up to 15% of the time
oEligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance
·Preferred\:
oProfessional experience with integrating or designing autonomous solutions for land and/or air platforms
§Experience with MicroPilot’s autopilot software
§Experience with MOOS DB/IvP
oExperience with Qt projects/libraries
oExperience with OpenDDS
oExperience with containerization platforms such as Docker
oExperience with Network/Serial/CAN interface development
oExperience frontend technologies including (but not limited to) CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST API, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and web UI design
oExperience with automation build servers such as Jenkins
oExperience with workflow management tools such as Jira
oExperience with static code analysis tools such as Coverity
oExperience developing MCP Servers and MCP Tools for use with LMMs
oExperience with AI software development and workflow tools
oExperience with MIL-STD-882E software development
oExperience with UML or MBSE tools like MagicDraw
Education & Experience Levels\:
Experience levels will be determined by a hiring team. We are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. Experience recommendations below. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is\:
·Level III Engineer
oExperience\: typically, 5+ years of experience
How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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.
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 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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