Software Engineer I

Kautex Textron, Wilmington, Massachusetts

The role

**About this Role**

We are seeking a hands-on Software/Embedded Systems Engineer to join our UAS development team. This role focuses primarily on developing C software running on embedded Linux platforms, integrating sensors and avionics, and working closely with hardware. Candidates should be comfortable working directly with physical systems, performing hardware/software integration, and developing applications using frameworks such as ROS/ROS2. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering, system-level debugging, contributing to advanced UAS capabilities, and supporting both next-generation technologies and proven platforms used to protect deployed warfighters.

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Software Engineer I

Kautex Textron, Wilmington, Massachusetts

Posted pay

$83K–$125K

a year

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This base pay is below the median for entry-level software engineering jobs in other US places.

Median: $116K a year
Other jobs in the group: 171

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Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts
Work type: Onsite
Level: Entry level
Skills in the job text: Python
PyTorch
C
Linux
ROS
TensorFlow
Posted: Yesterday
Last check: 5 h ago
Job type: Software engineering, Inference & ML systems, ML / AI engineering

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Median posted base: $125K–$184K

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The role

**About this Role**

**Desired Qualifications**

Experience with UAS, autopilots, and integration (PX4, ArduPilot)
Experience working with ROS/ROS2.
Demonstrated hands-on hardware experience (sensor integration, interfaces, debugging, lab equipment usage)
Experience coding in Python
Experience in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and machine learning techniques.
Practical experience implementing or optimizing CV/ML models using frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorRT, TensorFlow/Keras/TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch, OpenVINO, or similar.
Experience building and maintaining toolchains for automated builds and deployments.
Strong understanding of automated testing and CI/CD processes.
Ability to work with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers and emulators

***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:** Enjoy a **compressed work week** schedule that varies by allowing for **additional days off** such as 9/80, 4/10, 4/9/4.
**Paid Time Off:** Enjoy **over 6 weeks** of total **paid time off (PTO)** that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time, and 80 hours of holiday.
**Tuition Reimbursement:** We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to **$10,000 for relevant graduate degrees** per calendar year.
**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.
**Comprehensive Benefits Package:** Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive **wellness incentive plan** and annual **fitness reimbursement** program.
**Future Savings:** Receive a company contribution to your **401k up to 9%** of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.
**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, etc.
**Many More Benefits:** Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!

Software Engineer I

The role

Software Engineer I

The role

What you will do

Level I:

Required Skills

Desired Qualifications

Are you a Military Veteran?

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The role

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What you will do

**Level I:**

**Required Skills**

**Desired Qualifications**

***Are you a Military Veteran?***

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Compared with similar jobs

Level I:

Required Skills

Desired Qualifications

Are you a Military Veteran?