{"id":3071516,"url":"https://alion.io/job/textron-software-engineer-iiiii","title":"Software Engineer II/III","company":{"id":1813325,"name":"Textron","domain":"textron.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/textron-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":null},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Wilmington, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":92600,"max":139600,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":139600},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ArduPilot","optional":false},{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"Computer Vision","optional":false},{"name":"GitLab","optional":false},{"name":"Jenkins","optional":false},{"name":"Keras","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"LiteRT","optional":false},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":false},{"name":"OpenCV","optional":false},{"name":"OpenVINO","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"PyTorch","optional":false},{"name":"ROS2","optional":false},{"name":"TensorFlow","optional":false},{"name":"TensorFlow C++","optional":false},{"name":"TensorRT","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-22T07:40:22Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-22","last_verified_at":"2026-10-27T23:38:50Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"Who We Are\nTextron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.\nAll efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company - Textron Inc. - which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.\nLearn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.\nAbout this Role\nWe are seeking a hands-on Software/Embedded Systems Engineer to join our UAS development team. This role focuses primarily on developing C++ software running on embedded Linux platforms, integrating sensors and avionics, and working closely with hardware. Candidates should be comfortable working directly with physical systems, performing hardware/software integration, and developing applications using frameworks such as ROS/ROS2. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering, system-level debugging, contributing to advanced UAS capabilities, and supporting both next-generation technologies and proven platforms used to protect deployed warfighters.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and maintain C++ software for UAS systems running on embedded Linux platforms.\nImplement and integrate ROS/ROS2 nodes for autonomy, perception, control, mission management, or sensor handling.\nParticipate in software development across all phases of the lifecycle-from concept development through lab integration, evaluation, and field testing.\nPerform hands-on hardware integration, including connecting sensors, payloads, communication modules, compute hardware, and embedded control systems.\nTroubleshoot system-level issues involving software, hardware interfaces, networking, and real-time constraints.\nWork cohesively on multi-functional teams to deliver reliable, performant, and well-validated system functionality under dynamic, fast-paced program needs.\nParticipate in design reviews and contribute to software architecture, system design improvements, and development best practices.\nWho We Are\nTextron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.\nAll efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company - Textron Inc. - which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.\nLearn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.\nAbout this Role\nWe are seeking a hands-on Software/Embedded Systems Engineer to join our UAS development team. This role focuses primarily on developing C++ software running on embedded Linux platforms, integrating sensors and avionics, and working closely with hardware. Candidates should be comfortable working directly with physical systems, performing hardware/software integration, and developing applications using frameworks such as ROS/ROS2. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering, system-level debugging, contributing to advanced UAS capabilities, and supporting both next-generation technologies and proven platforms used to protect deployed warfighters.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and maintain C++ software for UAS systems running on embedded Linux platforms.\nImplement and integrate ROS/ROS2 nodes for autonomy, perception, control, mission management, or sensor handling.\nParticipate in software development across all phases of the lifecycle-from concept development through lab integration, evaluation, and field testing.\nPerform hands-on hardware integration, including connecting sensors, payloads, communication modules, compute hardware, and embedded control systems.\nTroubleshoot system-level issues involving software, hardware interfaces, networking, and real-time constraints.\nWork cohesively on multi-functional teams to deliver reliable, performant, and well-validated system functionality under dynamic, fast-paced program needs.\nParticipate in design reviews and contribute to software architecture, system design improvements, and development best practices.\nLevel II:\nB.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with ~2+ years of software/hardware integration experience.\nLevel III:\nB.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with ~5+ years of software/hardware integration experience.\nRequired Skills\nStrong proficiency in C++.\nExperience developing on embedded Linux platforms.\nAbility to debug complex system interactions across hardware and software.\nUnderstanding of embedded systems concepts (I/O interfaces, timing, networking, real-time application considerations).\nFamiliarity with software configuration management, defect tracking, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins).\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.\nExperience with UAS, autopilots, and integration (PX4, ArduPilot)\nExperience working with ROS/ROS2.\nDemonstrated hands-on hardware experience (sensor integration, interfaces, debugging, lab equipment usage)\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience coding in Python\nExperience in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and machine learning techniques.\nPractical experience implementing or optimizing CV/ML models using frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorRT, TensorFlow/Keras/TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch, OpenVINO, or similar.\nExperience building and maintaining toolchains for automated builds and deployments.\nStrong understanding of automated testing and CI/CD processes.\nAbility to work with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers and emulators\nHow We Care\nAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences and unique perspectives.\nOur 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!\nFlexible Work Schedules: Enjoy acompressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80, 4/10, 4/9/4. \nPaid Time Off: Enjoyover 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time, and 80 hours of holiday. \nTuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year. \nDress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor. \nComprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program. \nFuture Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9% of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save. \nEmployee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts, etc. \nMany More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more! \nAre you a Military Veteran?\nTextron'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.\nDepending upon level, salaray ranges from: $92,600-$139,600 (Level 2), $115,800-$176,200 (Level 3)\nLevel II:\nB.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with ~2+ years of software/hardware integration experience.\nLevel III:\nB.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with ~5+ years of software/hardware integration experience.\nRequired Skills\nStrong proficiency in C++.\nExperience developing on embedded Linux platforms.\nAbility to debug complex system interactions across hardware and software.\nUnderstanding of embedded systems concepts (I/O interfaces, timing, networking, real-time application considerations).\nFamiliarity with software configuration management, defect tracking, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins).\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.\nExperience with UAS, autopilots, and integration (PX4, ArduPilot)\nExperience working with ROS/ROS2.\nDemonstrated hands-on hardware experience (sensor integration, interfaces, debugging, lab equipment usage)\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience coding in Python\nExperience in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and machine learning techniques.\nPractical experience implementing or optimizing CV/ML models using frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorRT, TensorFlow/Keras/TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch, OpenVINO, or similar.\nExperience building and maintaining toolchains for automated builds and deployments.\nStrong understanding of automated testing and CI/CD processes.\nAbility to work with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers and emulators\nHow We Care\nAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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