• Job Description

  Req#: 332743

  About Textron GSE

  Textron Ground Support Equipment, a division of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of ground support equipment. Textron GSE markets products under the Safeaero, TUG, Douglas, and Premier brands. Textron GSE offers a full product line-up from conventional and towbarless pushbacks, baggage tractors, tow tractors, belt loaders, one-man and two-man deicers, ground power units, air starts, and air conditioning units. For more information, visit www.TextronGSE.com .

  About Textron Specialized Vehicles

  Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under a variety of brands, including E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, TUG™ and Douglas™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

  Opportunity

  Textron Sweden AB is seeking a Software Engineer who will be based at their offices in Trelleborg, Sweden. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Software Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing current and new vehicle control software. This includes gathering user requirements, defining system functionality and writing code in various programming languages. Ultimately, the role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software that complies to coding standards and technical design. Textron Sweden AB develops, produces and supplies Safeaero de-icing vehicles to customers all over the world. This position includes an extensive share of hands-on design/engineering work.

  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Software development in C/C++
  • Preparing and presenting ideas for new/improved systems, addressing cost, schedule, and risks
  • Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions
  • Preparation of documentation and training manuals
  • Write well designed testable code
  • Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
  • Integrate software components into a fully functional vehicle system
  • Develop software verification plans
  • Document and maintain software functionality
  • Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems
  • Cross-platform development experience (Linux, Android and/or Windows)
  • Project management
    • Demonstrated ability to execute small scale projects with on time delivery
  • Production support
    • Annual production work quota
    • Shop floor troubleshooting as-needed
    • Technical assistance with prototype build-ups
    • Development of documentation materials to assist with production
    • Fast turn-around on production generated ECO’s
  • Miscellaneous
    • General office duties, answering telephone queries etc.
    • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
    • Health and Safety awareness
    • COSHH awareness.
  • Providing support and co-operation to management and colleagues
  • Being prepared and willing to help and contribute to the success of the company at all times
  • Observing and adhering to Company Health and Safety guidelines

  Qualifications/Skills/Requirements

  • You should be educated to degree level or equivalent in Engineering, preferably electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, or computer science
  • A Master’s degree in the Engineering disciplines above is desirable
  • Proven work experience as a software engineer or software developer
  • Experience designing control system software and interactive applications
  • Ability to develop software in C/C++ or other programming languages as required that will interface with a software platform
  • Ability to debug software, problem solve and analyze information to find solutions
  • Ability to document requirements and specifications
  • Some introductory knowledge of project management principles
  • Experience within the GSE industry is advantageous
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
  • Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines, and excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel/Word/Powerpoint

• About the company

  Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide.

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