Software Engineer III – Up to $15k Sign-on Bonus

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 111,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Education assistance

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Software Engineer III to contribute to uncrewed land and air systems. You will work on robotics software, interfaces, and integration across lifecycle phases, collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on development, and testing in a fast-paced defense environment. A Secret Clearance or eligibility is required, with up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/CE or related field with relevant experience.
• Proficient in C/C++, Unix, and shell scripting.
• Experience with version control tools (Git/Mercurial).
• Experience with customer interactions and technical documentation.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% and obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for uncrewed ground and air systems.
• Participate in software development across lifecycle stages.
• Lead software components and system integration tasks.
• Interface with customers and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor team members and drive process improvements.
• Perform trade studies and onsite/offsite testing.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Unix-based operating systems

Shell scripting

OOA/OOD

Git/Mercurial

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Travel

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or related field

Master’s degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Docker

Git

Mercurial

Jenkins

Jira

Qt

OpenDDS

MOOS/ IvP

MagicDraw / MBSE

UML

Coverity

Job description

Job Description - Software Engineer III – Up to $15k Sign-on Bonus

Job Number:

345805

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.

This role is in Textron System’s Uncrewed Land and Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweandHowe.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About this Role

This Software Engineering role is within Textron System’s Uncrewed Land and Air Systems division. Our team is engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications. A strong candidate for this role will possess a history of software development for robotic/autonomous applications. Required experience includes software/hardware interface development, software integration, and a history of working in a fast-paced team environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing engineering support on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of uncrewed ground and air products
• Our products are entire systems ranging from the vehicle platforms to their control stations
• Participating in software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluation
• Estimation, requirements, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and release
• Taking technical leadership/ownership of software components and systems
• Integrating internal and third-party software solutions into our products
• Interfacing directly with the customer
• Collaborating with the software engineering team and other engineering disciplines to create functional systems
• Mentoring others within the team
• Performing trade studies
• Supporting onsite & offsite integration and test
• Driving process improvement
• (Potential) Attending industry conferences/events to gauge competition and find new opportunities

Growth Opportunities include:

• Technical leadership
• Individual Contributor (SME)
• Engineering Management

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (in computer science or computer engineering or related field) required with 5+ years of experience or master’s degree (in computer science or computer engineering or related field) with 2+ years of experience in addition to the following skills/experience:

• Understanding of robotics systems including sensors, actuators, mechanical, algorithms and software systems

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Proficiency with Unix based operating systems
• Proficiency with shell scripting
• Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Experience using configuration management tools such as Git or Mercurial
• Effective writing and presentation skills
• Experience interacting directly with customers
• Ability to work in teams and independently with minimal direction
• Traveling up to 15% of the time
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Professional experience in autonomous driving/flight or robotics industry with experience in software/system integration and on-field testing
• Professional experience with integrating or designing autonomous solutions for land and/or air platforms
• Experience with MicroPilot’s autopilot software
• Experience with MOOS DB/IvP
• Experience with Qt projects/libraries
• Experience with OpenDDS
• Experience with containerization platforms such as Docker
• Experience with Network/Serial/CAN interface development
• Experience with automation build servers such as Jenkins
• Experience with workflow management tools such as Jira
• Experience with static code analysis tools such as Coverity
• Experience developing MCP Servers and MCP Tools for use with LMMs
• Experience with AI software development and workflow tools
• Experience with MIL-STD-882E software development
• Experience with UML or MBSE tools like MagicDraw

Education & Experience Levels

Experience levels will be determined by a hiring team. We are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. Experience recommendations below. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is:

• Level III Engineer
• Experience: typically, 5+ years of experience

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday 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.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $110,500 - $167,900 per year.

EEO 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 (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.