Software Engineer II

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 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 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 Requirements, design, implementation, review, testing, and documentation· 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 supportGrowth Opportunities include:· Technical leadership· Individual Contributor (SME)QualificationsQualificationsBachelor’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:o C/C++ programming experienceo Experience using Unix based operating systemso Basic shell scripting experienceo Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)o Experience using configuration management tools such as Git or Mercurialo Traveling up to 15% of the timeo Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance· Preferred:o Experience 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 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 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 Contributor