Embedded C++ Engineer - UAS, ROS2, Flexible Schedule

Find a- Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Dress for Your Day

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA seeks a Software Engineer I to develop C++ software for UAS on embedded Linux. You will integrate ROS/ROS2 nodes for autonomy, perception, control, and sensor handling, while participating in all lifecycle phases from concept through field testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware integration, real-time considerations, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, validated system functionality for next-generation and proven platforms.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ for embedded platforms.
• Experience with embedded Linux environments and hardware interfaces.
• Ability to debug complex interactions across hardware and software.
• Understanding of real-time systems, I/O, timing, networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software for UAS on embedded Linux.
• Implement ROS/ROS2 nodes for autonomy, perception, control, or sensor handling.
• Participate in full software lifecycle from concept to field testing.
• Perform hardware/software integration with sensors, payloads, and electronics.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues across software, hardware, and networks.
• Collaborate in design reviews and contribute to architecture improvements.

Skills

C++

Embedded Linux

System debugging

Embedded systems concepts

CI/CD tools

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in Computer/Electrical/CS

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Job description

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA seeks a Software Engineer I to develop C++ software for UAS on embedded Linux. You will integrate ROS/ROS2 nodes for autonomy, perception, control, and sensor handling, while participating in all lifecycle phases from concept through field testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware integration, real-time considerations, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, validated system functionality for next-generation and proven platforms.