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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer III (C Engineer) - **Company:** Textron Inc. - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Application Packaging, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Image Analysis, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Graphical User Interface, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Multithreading, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Docker - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/34604CE94F77494F814070FF8712F9C1/job/ ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [You’re a great coder? 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