Senior Software Engineer - A2G GPU & Graphics Systems (Onsite)
RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in GPU, graphics, and low-level embedded software for the Next Generation A2G Graphics Driver software development program. You will architect, implement, and test Khronos-based graphics APIs (OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC) and GPU drivers within the VxWorks real-time operating system. This role supports safety-critical aerospace platforms and requires strong systems-level thinking, hardware interaction, and high-reliability software development.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience implementing OpenGL SC or Vulkan SC on embedded VxWorks platforms.
- Background in GPU architecture, shader compilers, memory management, or command processors.
- Experience with BSP bring-up or hardware abstraction layer development.
- Strong C/C++, static analysis tools, and safe coding practices.
- Knowledge of aerospace communication buses and safety-critical design.
- Experience contributing to DO-178 certification activities.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement graphics APIs (OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC) for embedded aerospace systems running VxWorks.
- Develop GPU drivers, command pipelines, memory management systems, and rendering flows.
- Write and optimize shaders (GLSL, SPIR-V) for deterministic, real-time performance.
- Integrate GPU subsystems exclusively into the VxWorks RTOS environment.
- Perform hardware/software bring-up, debugging timing issues, startup sequencing, and synchronization problems.
- Support DO-178 certification processes, documentation, and traceability.
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, and display teams to deliver integrated graphics capabilities.
- Communicate risks, progress, and technical decisions clearly to engineering leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
