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Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Software Engineer 3 - C++ Engineering

Desktop Application DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChantilly, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus at least five years of relevant experience.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Comprehensive expertise in object-oriented design principles and extensive experience with modern software engineering practices, including continuous integration, test-driven development, and maintainable, scalable systems design.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ 11, 14, 17, or later, and multi-threaded application development.
  • Experience developing software for both Linux and Windows platforms, and a basic understanding of networking and network security fundamentals.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Git, and related development tools.
  • Basic understanding of software deployment strategies, including application packaging, containerization with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment strategies.
  • Ability to lead and mentor software engineering teams.
  • A track record of owning and delivering complex projects on time and meeting requirements in a high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain applications using languages such as C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and Python.
  • Own the design and development of user-friendly graphical user interfaces for complex systems, ensuring a user experience tailored to system requirements.
  • Integrate artificial intelligence technology into product capabilities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and performance across various systems.
  • Debug and troubleshoot applications and services deployed to tactical vehicles, desktops, and cloud platforms.
  • Work with program managers, customer support, senior engineers, and senior stakeholders to define, review, and execute system requirements, architecture, and technical roadmaps aligned with business goals and customer needs.
  • Contribute occasionally to technical sections of proposals or presentations to support Sales teams.
  • Support project planning and monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Mentor and collaborate with small software development teams as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Educational background or work experience in machine learning, image analysis, full motion video analysis, or geographic information systems (GIS).

About the Company

Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

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.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Founded
1923

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