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# Software Engineer II *Top Secret* - Up to 10K Sign-on Included

- **Company:** Textron Inc.
- **Location:** Cockeysville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $88,200.0 - $133,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Graphical User Interface, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Organization, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-ii-top-secret-up-to-10k-sign-on-included-hunt-valley-md--cbcf91ca-21f2-4535-ac6b-3f559ef2b059

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Top Secret Clearance, Software Engineering, Top Secret Clearance, Aerospace and Defense, Testing, Electromagnetism, Electronic Warfare, Simulation, System Test, clearance. Strong understanding of object oriented design and modern software development practices. Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) concepts is a plus. Signal processing knowledge is a plus. 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

## Description

environment. If you're excited about building solutions that directly contribute to mission readiness, this is a place where your work truly matters. In this role, you'll take part in the full lifecycle of software development for EW test, simulation, and training systems. You will: Design, develop, and maintain applications using languages such as C#, C , Java, and Python. Work with embedded systems, including microcontrollers, GPUs, and FPGA interfaces. Develop intuitive graphical user interfaces for complex systems. Integrate AI technology into our product capabilities. Collaborate closely with hardware engineers in a hands on lab environment. Debug and troubleshoot using industry standard lab equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, digital oscilloscopes). Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience. Must have an active U.S. Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI