2026 Software Engineer I (Sea Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD
Description
Who We Are
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. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.This role is in Textron System's Sea Systems
business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! About This Role
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 ?!
We believe people should love what they do - in this role, you will be responsible for:
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
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering, computer science or related field
Technical internship experience preferred
C/C or Java programming experience
Basic shell scripting experience
Network/Serial/CAN interface development experience is a plus
Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)/Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
Comfortable working in Unix based development environments
Knowledge of basic configuration management principles
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
Traveling up to 20% of the time
How We Care
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 of benefits our interns can take advantage of!?
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! Pay Range: For our intern program the pay ranges are determined by factors such as anticipated graduation year.
?? Templates for your Application
We aim to make sure all candidates are considered on an equal basis.? To ensure your application accurately represents your skills and background, we encourage you to view a sample template resume and application tips located? here .??
Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include 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. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is
$96,000 - $96,000 per year.
EEO Statement
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.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Job Posting: 12/17/2025, 4:39:16 PM
Job Number: 338416
