Software Engineer III (C++ Engineer

Software Engineer III (C++ Engineer)

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Our products span aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong C++ experience and a solid background working in both Linux and Windows environments. This role involves contributing to the design, implementation, testing, and integration of software components and application‑level systems.

• Take ownership of the design and development of user-friendly and highly intuitive graphical user interfaces for complex systems.
• Integrate AI technology into product capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams in highly dynamic environments to ensure seamless integration and performance on various types of systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot applications and services deployed to tactical vehicles, desktops, and cloud platforms.
• Work with program managers, customer support, senior engineers, and stakeholders to define, review, and execute system requirements, architecture, and technical roadmaps aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Contribute to technical sections of proposals or presentations to support Sales teams.
• Support project planning and monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Mentor and collaborate with small software development teams as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Comprehensive expertise in object-oriented design principles and extensive experience with modern software engineering practices, including continuous integration, test‑driven development, and scalable design.
• Strong proficiency in C++ (C++ 11/14/17 or later) and multi‑threaded application development.
• Experience developing software for both Linux and Windows platforms and a basic understanding of networking and network security fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Dev Ops, Jira, Git, and related development tools.
• Basic understanding of software deployment strategies including application packaging, containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment strategies.
• Ability to lead and mentor software engineering teams, with strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Educational background or work experience in machine learning, image analysis, full motion video analysis, or GIS is a strong plus.
• Track record of owning and delivering complex projects on time, meeting requirements in a high‑stakes environment.

• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

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.