2027 Co-Op - Software Engineer (Uncrewed Land & Air) - Hunt Valley, MD

Textron Systems develops specialized products and services for defense and commercial customers across air, land, sea, propulsion, weapon systems, electronic systems, and training and simulation. The Software Engineer Co-Op will support research and development initiatives for uncrewed land and air systems by contributing to the full software development life cycle and military vehicle system development.

What you'll do:

• Tasks related to the full software development life cycle including design, development, build, integration, test, and delivery
• Working within a medium-sized software development team on tasks related to military vehicle system development

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science/computer engineering/CIS/MIS or a related field
• Ability to work 40 hours/week (This schedule is on a combination 5/8, 4/10, with every other Friday off!)
• This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Experience with hardware and software integration is preferred but not required
• Experience with standard communications protocols (TCP, UDP, CAN, Serial) preferred but not required
• Experience with software management tools such as Mercurial, Git, Jira preferred but not required
• Experience with Linux and Windows development environments preferred

Benefits:

• Compressed work week schedule allowing for additional days off
• Dress for Your Day workplace dress flexibility, including jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor
• Networking with fellow co-ops, employees, and leadership across Textron
• Opportunity to apply to entry level, internship, or co-op roles
• Employee Resource Group (ERG) participation, including volunteer days, events, and collaboration
• Mentorship through teams and peers to gain insights into industry norms, build confidence, and establish valuable connections
• On-the-job training and skills development before graduation