Embedded Systems Software Engineer II — UAS, C++, ROS

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer II/III to develop C++ software for UAS on embedded Linux platforms, integrating sensors and avionics, and collaborating with hardware teams.

You will implement ROS/ROS2 nodes for autonomy, perception, and control, participate in end-to-end software lifecycle, and perform hardware integration with sensors and compute systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with software/hardware integration in embedded systems environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Embedded Linux

ROS/ROS2

Hardware integration

UAS

CI/CD (GitLab/Jenkins)

Debugging

Security clearance

Python (Desirable)

Education

B.S. in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer II/III to develop C++ software for UAS on embedded Linux platforms, integrating sensors and avionics, and collaborating with hardware teams.

You will implement ROS/ROS2 nodes for autonomy, perception, and control, participate in end-to-end software lifecycle, and perform hardware integration with sensors and compute systems in a fast-paced environment.