Software Engineer II

Software Engineer IIWe 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.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 will possess a solid knowledge base in software development and design best practices. 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 productsParticipating in software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluationIntegrating internal and third-party software solutions into our productsCollaborating with the software engineering team and other engineering disciplines to create functional systemsSupporting onsite & offsite integration and test supportGrowth Opportunities include:Technical leadershipIndividual Contributor (SME)QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or related field required with 2 years of experience or master's degree in computer science or computer engineering or related field in addition to the following skills/experience:Required:C/C++ programming experienceExperience using Unix based operating systemsBasic shell scripting experienceKnowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)Experience using configuration management tools such as Git or MercurialTraveling up to 15% of the timeEligibility to obtain a Secret ClearancePreferred:Experience integrating or designing autonomous solutions for land and/or air platformsExperience with MicroPilot's autopilot softwareExperience with MOOS DB/IvPExperience with Qt projects/librariesExperience with OpenDDSExperience with containerization platforms such as DockerExperience with Network/Serial/CAN interface developmentExperience frontend technologies including (but not limited to) CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST API, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and web UI designExperience with automation build servers such as JenkinsExperience with workflow management tools such as JiraExperience with static code analysis tools such as CoverityExperience developing MCP Servers and MCP Tools for use with LMMsExperience with AI software development and workflow toolsHow 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 SchedulesEducation AssistanceCareer Development & Training OpportunitiesWellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company FundingPaid 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. Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $88,200 - $133,000 per year.EEO StatementTextron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.