2027 - Software Engineer (Sea Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Relocation aid

Tuition reimbursement

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health resources

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Time off programs

Job summary

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer (Sea Systems). You’ll contribute to real projects from day one, work with a multidisciplinary team, and receive mentorship to grow your technical skills across the product lifecycle.

The role involves developing software for surface vehicle products, including embedded components and sensor/operator interfaces, and requires pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in CS/CE/CIS/MIS with proficiency in C/C++, C#,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/computer engineering/CIS/MIS or related field
• C/C++, C#, Python, and/or Java programming
• Basic shell scripting experience
• Ability to work 40 hours/week (with every other Friday off!)
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Traveling up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities

• Developing software solutions for current and next-gen Surface Vehicle products.
• Developing new software across lifecycle from concept to lab and field testing.
• Building software at component, subsystem, and system levels, including embedded controls and sensors.
• Collaborating on a cross-functional team with advanced technologies.
• Providing offsite integration and test support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

C/C++, C#, Python, Java

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/CIS/MIS

Job description

Job Description - 2027 - Software Engineer (Sea Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD (342905)

2027 - Software Engineer (Sea Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD (

Job Number:

342905 )

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.

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer:

• Developing solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of Surface Vehicle products
• Performing software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluation
• Performing software development at component, subsystem and system level including embedded control systems and sensor/operator interface development
• Working cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and products
• Providing offsite integration and test support
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• What You’ll Need:
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/computer engineering/CIS/MISor a related field
• C/C++, C#, Python, and/or Java programming
• Basic shell scripting experience
• Ability to work 40 hours/week (with every other Friday off!)
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Traveling up to 20% of the time

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
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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
• Programs that provide employees time away from work

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.

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 $99,000.00 - $99,000.00 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.