Senior Software Engineer - Embedded

RTX•Independence, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop and integrate embedded real-time systems. The role contributes to complex projects by collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and delivering high-quality software. The Software organization develops applications and integration and test software for complex aerospace and defense systems, covering the software development lifecycle. The position is onsite in Plano, Texas; local residency or relocation is required. Business travel may be required occasionally, up to 10%. An active and transferable U.S. government Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required before the start date, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain Special Program Access after starting. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. The salary range is $95,500–$181,700. Eligible hires may receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Eligibility and specific benefits depend on the business unit and any applicable collective-bargaining agreement. Annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation may also be available, but is not guaranteed. Relocation assistance may be offered based on eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
At least 5 years of prior engineering experience.
Experience developing, testing, and integrating embedded real-time software applications in C++ or closely related languages.
Experience developing on Linux, VxWorks, or other real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience integrating hardware, firmware, and software in complex systems.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret/SCI security clearance before the start date.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access after starting.
U.S. citizenship, as required for security-clearance eligibility.
Local residency in Plano, Texas, or relocation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in laboratory environments with physical hardware, such as test benches or simulators.
Familiarity navigating and understanding complex systems and established codebases.
Experience with Agile software development processes, including Scrum.
Knowledge of DevSecOps pipeline implementation and use, including static code analysis, automated builds, and automated testing.
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 in heterogeneous systems comprising firmware and hardware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, refine, and improve product concepts, implementation, testability, and quality.
Develop, test, and integrate real-time software applications in C++ or closely related programming languages.
Develop and maintain software solutions using Linux, VxWorks, or other real-time operating systems.
Integrate hardware, firmware, and software into complex systems.
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.
Contribute to technical proposals and participate in design reviews.
Travel occasionally for business, up to 10%.