Embedded Systems Engineer — C++/ROS2 for UAS

Kautex Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Dress for Your Day

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k with company contribution

Employee Discounts

Many More Benefits

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a hands-on Software/Embedded Systems Engineer for the UAS development team. You will develop C++ software on embedded Linux, integrate ROS/ROS2 nodes, and work closely with hardware for sensor and avionics integration.

You will participate in all lifecycle phases from concept to field testing, perform hands-on hardware integration, and troubleshoot system-level issues across software, hardware, and networking. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field or be pursuing one.
• Strong C++ skills and embedded Linux experience.
• Ability to debug complex hardware-software interactions.
• Solid understanding of I/O, timing, networking, and real-time constraints.
• Familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software for UAS on embedded Linux.
• Implement and integrate ROS/ROS2 nodes for autonomy and sensing.
• Contribute across the full software lifecycle from concept to field tests.
• Perform hands-on hardware integration with sensors, payloads, and ECUs.
• Troubleshoot system-wide issues across software, hardware, and networks.
• Collaborate on multi-functional teams to deliver validated system functionality.
• Participate in design reviews and improve software architecture.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Embedded Linux

Debugging complex systems

Embedded systems concepts

CI/CD tools (GitLab/Jenkins)

Security clearance ability

Education

B.S. in Computer/Electrical/CS or related field

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a hands-on Software/Embedded Systems Engineer for the UAS development team. You will develop C++ software on embedded Linux, integrate ROS/ROS2 nodes, and work closely with hardware for sensor and avionics integration.

You will participate in all lifecycle phases from concept to field testing, perform hands-on hardware integration, and troubleshoot system-level issues across software, hardware, and networking. A security clearance is required.