Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Systems​/ Firmware​/ IoT

Software Engineer IDescription

About this Role

We 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/ROS
2. 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.

• Develop and maintain C software for UAS systems running on embedded Linux platforms.

• Implement and integrate ROS/ROS2 nodes for autonomy, perception, control, mission management, or sensor handling.

• Participate in software development across all phases of the lifecycle—from concept development through lab integration, evaluation, and field testing.

• Perform hands-on hardware integration, including connecting sensors, payloads, communication modules, computer hardware, and embedded control systems.

• Troubleshoot system-level issues involving software, hardware interfaces, networking, and real-time constraints.

• Work cohesively on multi-functional teams to deliver reliable, performant, and well-validated system functionality under dynamic, fast-paced program needs.

• Participate in design reviews and contribute to software architecture, system design improvements, and development best practices.

• Currently pursuing or completed B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

• Strong proficiency in C .

• Experience developing on embedded Linux platforms.

• Ability to debug complex system interactions across hardware and software.

• Understanding of embedded systems concepts (I/O interfaces, timing, networking, real-time application considerations).

• Familiarity with software configuration management, defect tracking, and continuous integration tools (e.g., Git Lab, Jenkins).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

• Experience with UAS, autopilots, and integration (PX4, Ardu Pilot)

• Experience working with ROS/ROS
  2.

• Demonstrated hands-on hardware experience (sensor integration, interfaces, debugging, lab equipment usage)

• Experience coding in Python

• Experience in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and machine learning techniques.

• Practical experience implementing or optimizing CV/ML models using frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorRT, Tensor Flow/Keras/Tensor Flow Lite, PyTorch, OpenVINO, or similar.

• Experience building and maintaining tool chains for automated builds and deployments.

• Strong understanding of automated testing and CI/CD processes.

• Ability to work with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers and emulators

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: Enjoy a compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80, 4/10, 4/9/4.

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 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.

• Tuition 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.

• Dress 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.

• Comprehensive…