2027 Entry Level - Software Engineer - Aftermarket Programs (TRU Simulation - Lutz, FL)

Textron•Lutz, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aftermarket Programs Engineer will be responsible for working directly with our flight training device customers to resolve issues with the flight training device in a timely manner. As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required
Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role
Excellent interpersonal skills to liaison between the customer, engineering, and production.
Strong oral and written communication
The ability to define the problem, troubleshoot, resolve, and document the solution.
Some understanding of C++, scripting, and source control is required.
Linux operating system proficiency (e.g. CentOS, Slackware, and/or RHEL)
Knowledge of shell command line and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python)
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Relative experience preferred
Experience with flight simulation and/or aviation is preferred

Responsibilities

Liaison between flight training device customers and TRU Simulation.
Act as an advocate to the customer and communicate with TRU Simulation engineering and production teams to fix, deliver, and test solutions.
Ability to understand code and make changes to existing code.
Compile and test new loads on PC and on test rigs.
Integrate software changes from engineering into Customer software load and test.
Ensure timely delivery of TRU deliverables to Customers.
Provide regular reporting to Customer of issue statuses.