2026 Software Engineer I (Sea Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD

DescriptionWho We AreTextron 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 Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!About This RoleTextron Systems is seeking new and recent graduates to join our Sea Systems business area to develop solutions in support of our unmanned surface vehicles programs. Current focal areas include autonomous control, advanced payload integration, vision systems, and other emerging technologies to enhance our unmanned surface vehicle platforms’ capabilities. Your day may include designing, simulating, constructing, and field-testing autonomous surface vehicles and their subsystems. Our goal is to deliver disruptive autonomy technologies that enhance our customers’ mission capabilities. We work on applied research and development initiatives as well as established programs, and leverage diversity of thought to improve Textron Systems’ lines of robotic products. Check out our exciting platforms here ! We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:Developing solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of Surface Vehicle productsPerforming software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluationPerforming software development at component, subsystem and system level including embedded control systems and sensor/operator interface developmentWorking cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and productsProviding offsite integration and test supportOther related duties as assignedQualificationsQualificationsBachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, computer science or related field with less than 2 years experienceTechnical internship experience preferredC/C++ or Java programming experienceBasic shell scripting experienceNetwork/Serial/CAN interface development experience is a plusKnowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)Comfortable working in Unix based development environmentsKnowledge of basic configuration management principlesExposure to frontend technologies including (but not limited to) CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST API, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and web UI design is a plusTraveling up to 20% of the timeHow We CareAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.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 LeaveAre 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. Job Field: EngineeringJob Type: Entry JobSchedule: Full-timeShift: First ShiftJob Level: Individual Contributor