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

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

Description

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

• Leading software development efforts

• Estimating, scope management, task generation/assignment, status reporting, etc.

• 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

• Individual Contributor (SME)

• Engineering Management

Qualifications

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 frontend technologies including (but not limited to) CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST API, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and web UI design

• 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:

• Level IV Engineer

• Experience: typically, 8 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

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

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

$140,100 - $214,700 per year.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley Job Function: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 10/21/2026 Job Number: 345771