Software Engineer II/III

Software Engineer II/III

Description

About This Role

Textron Systems is seeking engineers to join our Sea Systems business area to develop solutions in support of our unmanned surface vehicles programs. Current focal areas include autonomous control, advanced payload integration, vision systems, and other emerging technologies to enhance our unmanned surface vehicle platforms’ capabilities.

Your day may include designing, simulating, constructing, and field-testing autonomous surface vehicles and their subsystems. Our goal is to deliver disruptive autonomy technologies that enhance our customers’ mission capabilities We work on applied research and development initiatives as well as established programs, and leverage diversity of thought to improve Textron Systems’ lines of robotic products.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will:

Responsibilities:

• Providing solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of Sea Vehicle products

• Participating in software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluation

• Performing software development at component, subsystem and system level including embedded control systems and sensor/operator interface development

• Working cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and products

• Leadership and individual contributor growth roles are available

• Providing offsite integration and test support

• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or related field required with 3 years of experience or master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or related field

Note: Experience levels will be determined by the hiring team. We are open to hiring with more experience, as well. Compensation to be reflective of years of experience.

• C/C or Java programming experience

• Basic shell scripting experience

• Network/Serial/CAN interface development experience is a plus

• Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)

• Comfortable working in Unix based development environments

• Experience with Jira and using Git or Mercurial configuration management tools is a plus

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

• Traveling up to 20% of the time

• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance

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

- 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 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

$88,200 - 130,000 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: 11/03/2026 Job Number: 345957