Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Software

RTX • McKinney, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 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 is required. 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

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level