Software Engineer II​/III - LA

Software Engineer II/III – Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)

Location:

1010 Gause Blvd, Slidell, Louisiana 70458, United States

Client: Textron Systems (Electronic Systems)

Textron Systems is developing the Cottonmouth® ARV—a modular, high-tech reconnaissance vehicle supporting the US Marine Corps. The ARV leverages advanced autonomy, sensors, and a MOSA platform with a Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) using the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X). It provides amphibious mobility, electronic warfare capabilities, and superior survivability.

Role Overview:
You will participate in full-cycle software development, from concepts to lab and offsite integration and evaluation. This involves developing new ARV features, leading small projects, mentoring teammates, and directly interfacing with customers.

• Develop, integrate, and evaluate software for the ARV across the product lifecycle.
• Execute complex software engineering tasks using technical acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Conduct technical reviews of work products.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership for small development teams.
• Interface directly with customers and participate in field testing.
• Support offsite integration and evaluation activities (travel 10–15%).

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in CS, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD a plus).
• Experience levels:
  • Level II:
    Bachelor’s + 2+ yrs (or Master’s + 1 yr)
  • Level III:
    Bachelor’s + 5+ yrs (or Master’s/PhD + 3+ yrs)
• Strong experience with embedded, robotics, autonomous, or automotive systems.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Java.
• Experience with shell scripting and developing system interfaces (Network/Serial/CAN).
• Deep understanding of OOA/OOD principles.
• Git or Mercurial workflow, CI/CD pipelines, and defect tracking tools.
• Familiarity with robotics: sensors, actuators, algorithms, field integration and test.
• Experience or familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, UML/MBSE tools (Magic Draw a plus).
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Comfortable in Unix-based development environments.

• Experience in autonomous vehicle or robotics industry.
• Experience in field-testing and system integration.
• Hands-on experience with Magic Draw or similar modeling tools.

• Contract:
  
  $70–$95/hr candidates slightly above range considered (notify recruiter).
• Direct Hire/Salaries: (Level III preferred with 5+ years)
  • $100,000–$110,999 (2 years)
  • $111,000–$121,999 (3 years)
  • $122,000–$134,999 (4 years)
  • $135,000–$145,999 (5 years)
  • $146,000–$156,999 (6 years)
  • $157,000–$167,999 (7 years)
  • $168,000–$175,000 (8 years)

• This is an onsite position in Slidell, LA (some travel required).
• U.S. Citizens only. Security clearance required (existing holders strongly preferred).
• Indicate interest in direct hire and target salary requirement if applicable.

Posted By: Kevin Remmert