Software Engineer II/III
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
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
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.
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.