Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

We 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 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 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 products
• Participating in software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluation
• Integrating internal and third-party software solutions into our products
• Collaborating with the software engineering team and other engineering disciplines to create functional systems
• Supporting onsite & offsite integration and test support

Growth Opportunities include: Technical leadership, Individual Contributor (SME)

Qualifications

Bachelor'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 experience
• Experience using Unix based operating systems
• Basic shell scripting experience
• Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Experience using configuration management tools such as Git or Mercurial
• Traveling up to 15% of the time
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Preferred:
• Experience integrating or designing autonomous solutions for land and/or air platforms
• Experience with MicroPilot's autopilot software
• Experience with MOOS DB/IvP
• Experience with Qt projects/libraries
• Experience with OpenDDS
• Experience with containerization platforms such as Docker
• Experience with Network/Serial/CAN interface development
• Experience frontend technologies including (but not limited to) CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST API, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and web UI design
• Experience with automation build servers such as Jenkins
• Experience with workflow management tools such as Jira
• Experience with static code analysis tools such as Coverity
• Experience developing MCP Servers and MCP Tools for use with LMMs
• Experience with AI software development and workflow tools

How We Care

At 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 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. 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 for this position is $88,200 - $133,000 per year.

EEO Statement Textron 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.