Software Engineer

About Us

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment.

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is a leading global manufacturer of ground support equipment. We market products under the Safeaero, TUG, Douglas, and Premier brands, and offer a full product line-up from conventional and towbar less pushbacks, baggage tractors, tow tractors, belt loaders, one-man and two-man deicers, ground power units, air starts, and air conditioning units.

About the role

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 position includes an extensive share of hands-on design/engineering work, and responsibilities will include, although not limited to:

• Gathering user requirements, defining system functionality and writing code in various programming languages;
• Building high-quality, innovative and fully performing software that complies to coding standards and technical design;
• 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, and 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);
• Annual production work quota, shop floor troubleshooting as-needed and technical assistance with prototype build-ups;
• Development of documentation materials to assist with production;
• 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.

About You

As a Software Engineer, we would ask you bring the following skills, experience and education:

• 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 analyse 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;
• Demonstrated ability to execute small scale projects with on time delivery.