2026 Software Engineer I (Sea Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD

Textron • Cockeysville, MD

2d • $96,000 - $96,000

About The Position

Textron Systems is seeking new and recent graduates 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. Check out our exciting platforms here !

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering, computer science or related field
• C/C++ or Java programming experience
• Basic shell scripting experience
• Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Comfortable working in Unix based development environments
• Knowledge of basic configuration management principles
• Traveling up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Technical internship experience preferred
• Network/Serial/CAN interface development experience 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

Responsibilities

• Developing solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of Surface Vehicle products
• Performing 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
• Providing offsite integration and test support
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 5/8, 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
• 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.
• Employee 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 and more!
• Career Development & Training Opportunities: We believe our people are our number 1 asset. At Textron Systems, we offer shadowing opportunities, mentorship programs and both on-site and virtual formal training to help our team grow in their careers.
• Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers many additional benefits you can take advantage of as well!
• health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees