Software Engineer II/III
Description
About This Role
This Software Engineering role is within Textron System’s Land Systems division working with manned and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) products. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications. The strong candidate will possess a solid knowledge base in software development and design best practices.
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
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 Ground Vehicle product.
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 product.
Leadership and individual contributor growth roles are available
Providing offsite integration and test support
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Level II Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or related field required with 2 years of experience or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field
C/C /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
Traveling up to 15 of the time
Level III 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
Understanding of general automotive systems and functions
Understanding of robotics systems including sensors, actuators, mechanical, algorithms and software systems
Professional experience in autonomous driving or robotics industry with experience in software/system integration and field-testing a plus
C/C /Java programming experience
Basic shell scripting experience
Network/Serial/CAN interface development experience
Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
Comfortable working in Unix based development environments
Experience with MIL-STD-882E software development preferred
Experience with defect tracking tools, CI/CD pipelines, Git/Mercurial
Experience with UML or MBSE tools like Magic Draw preferred
Effective writing and presentation skills
Experience interfacing directly with customers
Traveling up to 15
How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.
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?
Textrons 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.
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-Louisiana-Slidell
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 of the Time
Job Posting: 10/23/2025, 1:19:56 PM
Job Number: 337251
