2027 Entry Level - Software Engineer - Aftermarket Programs (TRU Simulation - Lutz, FL)

About the Entry Level Role
As a Textron employee, you'll take on meaningful work from day one-contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Aftermarket Programs Engineer will be responsible for working directly with our flight training device customers to resolve issues with the flight training device in a timely manner.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaison between flight training device customers and TRU Simulation. Act as an advocate to the customer and communicate with TRU Simulation engineering and production teams to fix, deliver, and test solutions.
• Ability to understand code and make changes to existing code.
• Compile and test new loads on PC and on test rigs.
• Integrate software changes from engineering into Customer software load and test.
• Ensure timely delivery of TRU deliverables to Customers.
• Provide regular reporting to Customer of issue statuses.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required
• Relative experience preferred
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaison between the customer, engineering, and production.
• Experience with flight simulation and/or aviation is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication
• The ability to define the problem, troubleshoot, resolve, and document the solution.
• Some understanding of C++, scripting, and source control is required.
• Linux operating system proficiency (e.g. CentOS, Slackware, and/or RHEL)
• Knowledge of shell command line and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python)
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Why Build Your Career at Textron
Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.
Our benefits include:
Competitive compensation
Day-one health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings options
Tuition reimbursement
Alternative work schedules at select locations
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
About Textron
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.
Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.