Software Engineer III

DescriptionWho We AreWe are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. 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. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO and many more. 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 RoleThis 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 productso Our 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 evaluationo Estimation, 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 effortso Estimating, scope management, task generation/assignment, status reporting, etc.· (Potential) Attending industry conferences/events to gauge competition and find new opportunitiesGrowth Opportunities include:· Technical leadership· Individual Contributor (SME)· Engineering ManagementQualificationsQualificationsBachelor’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:Understanding of robotics systems including sensors, actuators, mechanical, algorithms and software systemso Proficiency in C/C++ programmingo Proficiency with Unix based operating systemso Proficiency with shell scriptingo Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)o Experience using configuration management tools such as Git or MercurialEffective writing and presentation skillsExperience interacting directly with customersAbility to work in teams and independently with minimal directiono Traveling up to 15% of the timeo Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance· Preferred:Professional experience in autonomous driving/flight or robotics industry with experience in software/system integration and on-field testingo Professional experience with integrating or designing autonomous solutions for land and/or air platforms§ Experience with MicroPilot’s autopilot software§ Experience with MOOS DB/IvPo Experience with Qt projects/librarieso Experience with OpenDDSo Experience with containerization platforms such as Dockero Experience with Network/Serial/CAN interface developmento Experience frontend technologies including (but not limited to) CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST API, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and web UI designo Experience with automation build servers such as Jenkinso Experience with workflow management tools such as Jirao Experience with static code analysis tools such as Coverityo Experience developing MCP Servers and MCP Tools for use with LMMso Experience with AI software development and workflow toolso Experience with MIL-STD-882E software developmento Experience with UML or MBSE tools like MagicDrawHow 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: ExperiencedSchedule: Full-timeShift: First ShiftJob Level: Individual ContributorTravel: Yes, 15 % of the Time