Software Engineer III (C Engineer)
Textron· Aerospace & Defense· Oct 24, 2026 · 3d ago
Chantilly, VA
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$195K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
**Software Engineer III \(C Engineer\)**
**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 Electronic Systems Domain\. Visit TextronSystems\.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\!
**About the Role**
Textron Systems Electronic Systems is a leading developer of sophisticated geospatial analysis software solutions\. Our GEOINT software products combine a wide range of satellite imagery analysis, Full Motion Video \(FMV\) exploitation, Synthetic Aperture RADAR \(SAR\) processing, 3D visualization, geodetic analysis, AI/ML based target recognition, LIDAR analysis, data management, and precision\-positioning tools\. We are looking for talented and innovative software development professionals to join our team and implement creative solutions to address the rapidly evolving GEOINT market\.
If you’re excited about building solutions that directly contribute to mission readiness, this is a place where your work truly matters\.
**Responsibilities:**
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\. The ideal candidate will have strong problem‑solving abilities, collaborate well across teams, and demonstrate a commitment to producing reliable, maintainable software\. You will:
* Design, develop, and maintain applications using languages such as C , C\#, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and Python\.
* Take ownership of the design and development of user\-friendly and highly intuitive graphical user interfaces for complex systems, ensuring a seamless user experience tailored to system requirements\.
* Integrate AI technology into our 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 a variety of environments ranging from tactical vehicles, desktops, and cloud platforms\.
* Work with program managers, customer support, senior engineers, and senior stakeholders to define, review, and execute system requirements, architecture, and technical roadmaps, while driving alignment with business goals and customer needs\.
* Contribute to technical sections of proposals or presentations occasionally to help our Sales teams drive home the value proposition of our technology\.
* Support project planning and monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance\.
* Mentoring and collaborating with small software development teams as needed\.
**Qualifications**
**Qualifications:**
* 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 best practices for maintainable, scalable systems 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 DevOps, 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\.
**Why Join Us?**
You’ll work on meaningful technology that directly supports the warfighter, collaborate with talented engineers across disciplines, and solve complex, real‑world problems every day\. If you enjoy blending software, hardware, and hands‑on engineering challenges, you’ll feel right at home here\.
**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\!
* Flexible Work Schedules
* Education Assistance
* Career Development & Training Opportunities
* Wellness Program \(including Fitness Reimbursement\)
* Medical, Dental, Vision & 401\(K\) with Company Funding
* Paid Parental Leave
**Are you a Military Veteran?**
Textron's products and services are trusted every day by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\.
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
$115,800\.00 \- 176,200\.00 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\.
**Recruiting Company:** Textron Systems
**Primary Location:** US-Virginia-Chantilly
**Job Function:** Engineering
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Job Level:** Individual Contributor
**Job Type:** Experienced
**Shift:** First Shift
**Job Posting:** 06/25/2026, 2:30:39 PM
**Job Number:** 343405
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