Software Engineer II/III

Textron Systems’ Sea Systems business area is seeking a Software Engineer II/III to build and support software for unmanned surface vehicle solutions.

Responsibilities

• Solve moderate-scope, technical problems across current and next-generation technologies for the Sea Vehicle product family
• Develop software for new products across the full product lifecycle, from concept through lab work and offsite integration and evaluation
• Perform software development at component, subsystem, and system levels, including embedded control systems and sensor/operator interface development
• Collaborate on a multi-functional team working on autonomous vehicle technologies and related products
• Support growth as an individual contributor and in leadership roles, depending on role fit and hiring decisions
• Provide offsite integration and test support
• Complete other related duties as assigned

What You’ll Work On

• Design, simulate, construct, and field-test autonomous surface vehicles and associated subsystems
• Support applied research and development initiatives as well as established programs
• Focus areas include autonomous control, advanced payload integration, vision systems, and other emerging technologies to enhance unmanned surface vehicle capabilities
• Leverage diversity of thought to improve Textron Systems’ robotic product lines

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or related field with 3 years of experience
• Alternatively: Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or related field
• Programming: C/C or Java experience
• Scripting: Basic shell scripting experience
• Design: Knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Environments: Comfortable working in Unix-based development environments
• Travel: Up to 20% of the time
• Clearance: Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance

Technologies

• C/C, Java
• Shell scripting
• Jira, Git, Mercurial
• CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
• REST API
• SQL, NoSQL

Plus (Additional Qualifications)

• Network/Serial/CAN interface development experience
• Experience with Jira and using Git or Mercurial configuration management tools
• Exposure to frontend technologies (including CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript), REST API, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and web UI design

AI Readiness

• Use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively in line with company policy and ethical standards
• Learn and apply AI tools as needed, evaluate AI-generated output with sound judgment
• Prior experience with specific AI tools is not required

Compensation & Location

• Location: Hunt Valley, MD (onsite)
• Salary range: $88,200 - 130,000 per year (reflective of years of experience)

Benefits

• 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
• Competitive base pay
• Health insurance and prescription plan coverage
• Family building benefits
• Mental health resources
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide employees time away from work

Role Details

• Full-time; First Shift
• Job Level: Individual Contributor
• Job Type: Experienced
• Job Function: Engineering
• Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
• Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $88,200 - 130,000 per year.

EEO statement: Textron is committed to Equal Opportunity in Employment for 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.