Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Software

RTX•Mckinney, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Software organization develops the applications that drive missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems, as well as the integration and test software. These applications integrate firmware, operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control capabilities to complete the mission. The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers. Join our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology. Raytheon is seeking a mid‑level Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team supporting development of advanced defense, sensing, and EO/IR systems. This role focuses on Linux‑based compute-platforms, data‑processing frameworks, and hardware/software integration on VPX/SOSA architectures. The ideal candidate has experience building scalable, secure, and mission‑critical software services running on x86_64 and ARM‑based single board computers.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
Experience in at least one systems-level programming language (e.g., C, C++, or Rust) and developing software on Linux systems.
Experience with real-time or low-level system development.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and/or DevSecOps practices, including automated builds, testing, and secure integration workflows and working within Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance after start .
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with container technologies (Docker/Podman) including container security best practices
Understanding of Linux OS security, SELinux/AppArmor, or secure configuration hardening
Experience with application‑level security concepts (secure coding, vulnerability mitigation, dependency scanning)
Familiarity with CMake/Conan/Artifactory workflows
Knowledge of NVIDIA GPU drivers or CUDA
Experience with IPMI, BIT development, or hardware/software integration
Experience with embedded Linux platforms (x86_64, aarch64) and real‑time kernels (RedHawk)
Experience with kernel‑level development, device drivers, or KO modules
Familiarity with PCIe (MMIO, MSI‑X, DMA) and common I/O interfaces (UART, SPI/BPI)
Experience with Ethernet, IP/TCP/UDP, or network interface development
Exposure to MIL‑STD‑1553, Camera Link, or CoaXPress
Experience with Yocto, Petalinux, DeviceTree, GRUB, or U‑Boot
Familiarity with VPX/SOSA hardware architectures, SBCs, and EO/IR sensor systems

Responsibilities

Develop software components that provide core compute‑platform services, including data transport, scheduling, and processing orchestration
Implement and maintain frameworks enabling scalable, high‑throughput, and low‑latency processing pipelines
Define platform interfaces, APIs, and data contracts in coordination with Systems, FPGA, Sensor, and Hardware teams
Integrate software across Linux‑based compute nodes and heterogeneous processing environments (CPU/GPU/accelerators)
Manage and configure Linux OS environments and containerized runtime systems (Docker/Podman) to support platform deployment and operation
Participate in Agile development, ensuring high‑quality code integration through CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
Conduct performance profiling and optimization for compute workloads and platform services
Diagnose and resolve complex issues in distributed, multi‑process, or multi‑node compute environments
Contribute to improvements in platform architecture, development tooling, and overall software quality practices