Software Engineer III (CEngineer)

Textron; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 115,800 - 176,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Education assistance

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company funding

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron is seeking a Software Engineer III in Chantilly, Virginia, to develop advanced geospatial analysis software solutions. This role demands strong expertise in C and multi-threaded applications, requiring effective collaboration with various technical teams.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and will work to integrate AI technologies while adhering to security clearance protocols. Textron offers flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k), and emphasizes career development.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Must obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience with software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using multiple programming languages.
• Integrate AI technology into product capabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

C (C11/14/17 or later)

Multi-threaded application development

Continuous integration

Test-driven development

Docker

Azure DevOps

Git

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Job description

Software Engineer III (C Engineer)

Textron Systems Electronic Systems is a leading developer of sophisticated geospatial analysis software solutions. Our GEOINT software products combine a wide range of satellite imagery analysis, full motion video exploitation, synthetic aperture radar processing, 3D visualization, geodetic analysis, AI/ML based target recognition, lidar analysis, data management, and precision‑positioning tools. We are looking for talented and innovative software development professionals to join our team and implement creative solutions to address the rapidly evolving GEOINT market.

If you are excited about building solutions that directly contribute to mission readiness, this is a place where your work truly matters.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using languages such as C, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and Python.
• Take ownership of the design and development of user‑friendly and highly intuitive graphical user interfaces for complex systems, ensuring a seamless user experience tailored to system requirements.
• Integrate AI technology into our product capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary 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.
• Mentor and collaborate 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.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Comprehensive 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.
• Strong proficiency in C (C11/14/17 or later) and multi-threaded application development.
• Experience developing software for both Linux and Windows platforms and a basic understanding of networking and network security fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Git, and related development tools.
• Basic understanding of software deployment strategies including application packaging, containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment strategies.
• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellness program (including fitness reimbursement)
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company funding
• Paid parental leave

Pay Range

$115,800.00 - $176,200.00 per year.

Equal Opportunity 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, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Veteran Employment

Textron’s products and services are trusted by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring veterans and will translate their skills to make an impact within our company.

Location and Job Details

Primary location: US-Virginia-Chantilly. Job function: Engineering. Schedule: Full‑time. Job level: Individual Contributor. Job type: Experienced. Shift: First shift. Job posting: 06/25/2026. Job number: 343405. Recruiting company: Textron Systems.