Software Engineer IV – Up to $20k Sign-on Bonus

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Textron Systems is seeking a Software Engineer IV to contribute to uncrewed ground and air systems. You will work on software/hardware interfaces, integration, and autonomous control software across the development lifecycle.

The role requires strong C/C++/C# skills, Unix, scripting, and experience with robotics systems. Occasional travel and collaboration with program managers and customers are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science/engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience (BS) or 5+ years (MS) in related role, plus robotics/automation exposure.
• Experience with robotic/autonomous software development and software/hardware interfaces.

Aufgaben

• Provide engineering support for current and next-gen uncrewed ground and air systems.
• Lead software development across lifecycle from concept to integration and testing.
• Mentor team members and drive software components to completion.
• Interact with customers and program managers; present work at milestones.

Kenntnisse

C/C++/C#

Unix

Shell scripting

OOA/OOD

Git/Mercurial

Customer interaction

Teamwork

Clearance eligibility

Autonomous robotics

Software integration

Ausbildung

BSc in CS/CE

MSc in CS/CE

Tools

Docker

Qt

OpenDDS

Jenkins

Jira

MOOS/IVP

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - Software Engineer IV – Up to $20k Sign-on Bonus (345771)

Software Engineer IV – Up to $20k Sign-on Bonus (

Job Number:

345771 )

Who We Are

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. 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. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO and many more.

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
• Drive tasks to completion independently.
• Provide technical direction to engineering staff and technicians of all disciplines as required.
• Ability to interact daily with program managers, planners, and technicians.
• Prepare and present software engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews.
• (Potential) Attending industry conferences/events to gauge competition and find new opportunities

Growth Opportunities include:

• Technical leadership

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (in computer science or computer engineering or related field) required with 8+ years of experience or master’s degree (in computer science or computer engineering or related field) with 5+ years of experience in addition to the following skills/experience:

Required:

• Understanding of robotics systems including sensors, actuators, mechanical, algorithms and software systems
• Proficiency in C/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 (3+ years)

Preferred:

• Professional experience with integrating or designing autonomous solutions for land and/or air platforms
• Experience with MicroPilot’s autopilot software
• Experience with Piccolo 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
• Effective writing and presentation skills.
• Customer interfacing and ability to build relationships.
• Solving complicated problems in a fast-paced environment.

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:

• Experience: typically, 8+ years of experience

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance

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