Software Engineer III

Talentify; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in Chantilly, VA seeks a Software Engineer for Build Systems & Deployment. You will design, develop, and maintain applications using C#, C++, Java, and Python, and integrate AI into product capabilities.

The role spans from development to CI/CD workflows, container orchestration, and SaaS deployments. You will collaborate with engineering, test, and program teams, define architecture and roadmaps, and mentor junior developers while working across Linux/Windows environments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field plus 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using C#, C++, Java and Python.
• Integrate AI into product capabilities.
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure integration and performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot across Linux, Windows, and cloud environments.
• Define system requirements, architecture, and roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals or presentations for Sales teams.

Skills

Object-oriented design

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux/Windows

Networking basics

Installers (Windows/Linux)

Leadership/Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

InstallShield/WiX

Job description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

About the Role

This role is in Textron System’s Electronic Systems Domain. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Software Engineer – Build Systems & Deployment with strong programming experience, combined with expertise in software installer development, DevOps practices, and cloud‑oriented deployments. This role supports the full lifecycle of software delivery—from application development to CI/CD workflows, container orchestration, and SaaS deployment. The ideal candidate is versatile, collaborative, and comfortable working across systems, infrastructure, and application layers. You will:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using languages such as C#, C++, Java, and Python.
• Integrate AI technology into our product capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with software engineering and software test teams in highly dynamic environments to ensure seamless integration and performance on various types of systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot applications and services deployed to a variety of environments ranging from tactical vehicles, desktops, and cloud platforms.
• Work with program managers, customer support, senior engineers, and senior stakeholders to define, review, and execute system requirements, architecture, and technical roadmaps, while driving alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Contribute to technical sections of proposals or presentations occasionally to help our Sales teams drive home the value proposition of our technology.
• Support project planning and monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Mentoring and collaborating with small software development teams as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Expertise in object-oriented design principles and extensive experience with modern software engineering practices, including continuous integration, test‑driven development, and best practices for maintainable, scalable systems design.
• Experience developing software for both Linux and Windows platforms and a strong knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing, VPNs, and network security fundamentals.
• Proven experience creating installers for Windows (MSI, InstallShield, WiX, etc.) and Linux (DEB/RPM).
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Jira, Git, and scripting knowledge in Linux and Windows.
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and SaaS architectures (AWS, Azure, etc.), and cloud deployment strategies.
• Experience maintaining infrastructure using Ansible (or similar configuration management tools like Chef, or Puppet) to eliminate manual provisioning and accelerate software development.
• Ability to lead and mentor software engineering teams, with strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Educational background or work experience in machine learning, image analysis, full motion video analysis, or GIS is a strong plus.
• Track record of owning and delivering complex projects on time, meeting requirements in a high‑stakes environment.

Why Join Us?

You’ll work on meaningful technology that directly supports the warfighter by enabling real‑time geospatial intelligence, collaborate with talented engineers across disciplines, and solve complex, real‑world problems every day. If you enjoy blending software, hardware, and hands‑on engineering challenges, you’ll feel right at home here.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted every day by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.