Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III

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.

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 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 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
• 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
• Leading software development efforts

Growth Opportunities include:

• Technical leadership
• Individual Contributor (SME)
• Engineering Management

Bachelor'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:

• Understanding of robotics systems including sensors, actuators, mechanical, algorithms and software systems
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Proficiency with Unix based operating systems
• Proficiency with shell scripting
• Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Experience using configuration management tools such as Git or Mercurial
• Effective writing and presentation skills
• Experience interacting directly with customers
• Ability to work in teams and independently with minimal direction
• Traveling up to 15% of the time
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance

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.

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 $110,500 - $167,900 per year.

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.