2027 Entry Level - Software Engineer - Aftermarket Programs (TRU Simulation - Lutz, FL)

Textron; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron's 2027 Entry Level - Software Engineer - Aftermarket Programs (TRU Simulation - Lutz, FL) is an early-career engineering role. You will work with flight training device customers to resolve issues and contribute to software fixes in collaboration with TRU Simulation teams.

Expect mentorship, hands-on learning, and exposure across functions. The role emphasizes coding familiarity, troubleshooting, and timely delivery of software loads to customers, with visa sponsorship not available and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required
• Relative experience preferred
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

Responsibilities

• Liaison between flight training device customers and TRU Simulation; communicate with engineering and production to fix, deliver, and test solutions
• Understand code and make changes to existing code
• Compile and test new loads on PC and on test rigs
• Integrate software changes from engineering into customer software load and test
• Ensure timely delivery of TRU deliverables to customers
• Provide regular reporting to customer of issue statuses

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Linux proficiency

Shell scripting

Python

C

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Git

CentOS

RHEL

Perl

Job description

2027 Entry Level - Software Engineer - Aftermarket Programs (TRU Simulation - Lutz, FL)

Description

About the Entry Level Role

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Aftermarket Programs Engineer will be responsible for working directly with our flight training device customers to resolve issues with the flight training device in a timely manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaison between flight training device customers and TRU Simulation. Act as an advocate to the customer and communicate with TRU Simulation engineering and production teams to fix, deliver, and test solutions.
• Ability to understand code and make changes to existing code.
• Compile and test new loads on PC and on test rigs.
• Integrate software changes from engineering into Customer software load and test.
• Ensure timely delivery of TRU deliverables to Customers.
• Provide regular reporting to Customer of issue statuses.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required
• Relative experience preferred
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaison between the customer, engineering, and production.
• Experience with flight simulation and/or aviation is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication
• The ability to define the problem, troubleshoot, resolve, and document the solution.
• Some understanding of C , scripting, and source control is required.
• Linux operating system proficiency (e.g. CentOS, Slackware, and/or RHEL)
• Knowledge of shell command line and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python)
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Day-one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Recruiting Timeline:

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. Review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

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.

Recruiting Company: TRU Simulation
Primary Location: US-Florida-Lutz
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 08/31/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Job Number: 342962