Principal Software Engineer - Embedded (Onsite)
About The Position
As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer at RTX, you will architect, design, implement, test, and debug embedded real-time software solutions for complex systems that integrate hardware, firmware, and software. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure product quality, functionality, and performance, contributing directly to mission-critical systems. The role includes leading software development efforts for small teams, mentoring less experienced staff, and contributing to proposals and design reviews. You will work with embedded real-time applications written in C++ or closely related languages and operating systems such as Linux or VxWorks. The position is onsite in Plano, Texas; local residency or relocation is required. Occasional business-related travel of up to 10% may be required.
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.
- Experience developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C++ or closely related software languages.
- Experience developing on Linux, VxWorks, or other real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Experience integrating hardware, firmware, and software in complex systems.
- A minimum of 2 years of prior Special Access Program (SAP) experience or similar classified program experience.
- Active and transferable Top Secret with SCI U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated formal or informal leadership experience, such as mentoring junior engineers, coordinating small technical initiatives, facilitating team collaboration, driving engineering best practices, or guiding peers toward successful delivery.
- Experience working in lab environments with physical hardware, such as test benches or simulators.
- Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.
- Experience with product development using Scrum techniques within the Agile software development process.
- Experience implementing and using DevSecOps pipelines, including static code analysis, automated builds, and automated testing with continuous integration/continuous delivery and a test-driven development approach.
- Hands-on experience with Git for version control and GitLab or Artifactory for repository management.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, implement, test, and debug integrated embedded real-time software within heterogeneous systems composed of firmware and hardware.
- Lead software development efforts for teams of 3 to 4 engineers.
- Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to define, refine, and improve product concepts, implementation, testability, and measurable quality.
- Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced staff to enhance team capabilities.
- Contribute to proposals, preliminary design reviews, and critical design reviews.
- Participate in the integration and testing of embedded real-time software applications written in C++ or closely related software languages.
- Work with real-time operating systems such as Linux or VxWorks.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
- Relocation assistance may be offered based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
