Senior Software Engineer - RDPL - Onsite

RTX•Fullerton, CA

3d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon’s Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) team in Fullerton, California, is growing! We are seeking a motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology solutions, grow your expertise in the radar domain, and engage in potential travel to support radar site operations. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact. This role will be 100% on-site in Fullerton, California.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
5+ years of software engineering experience, focused on real-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for radar or similar RF domains.
Proficiency in C++ and Object-Oriented Design (OOD).
Deep understanding of radar signal processing theory, math, and numerical libraries (e.g., I/Q data, filtering, FFTs, MKL, CUDA).
Experience with Linux development environments, DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Jira, Git), and scripting (Python, Perl, or Bash) for automation.
Self-motivated problem solver with proven success debugging complex software issues.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Technical leadership experience with software development teams.
Advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system software design.
Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and test run visualization.
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman) for build and test environments.
Demonstrated desire to explore new technologies and grow into a Software Architect role.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Scrum teams to design, develop, and maintain embedded C++ DSP software for tactical radar systems across high-performance CPU and GPU platforms.
Translate complex radar system requirements and mathematical models into robust, real-time software within embedded Linux environments.
Execute Software Integration Testing (SWIT), troubleshoot hard-to-reproduce defects using Jenkins logs and debugging tools, and drive root-cause analysis.
Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash, or Perl) for testing pipelines, log analysis, and system integration tasks.
Mentor junior engineers and guide technical planning, code reviews, and architectural decisions.