Software Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX•Huntsville, AL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers unparalleled capabilities and opportunities. Together, they push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect the world. Raytheon, with over 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise, meets today’s mission needs and stays ahead of tomorrow’s threats, delivering solutions that help defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. As a Software Engineer, you will support one or more phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements, design, development (using C and C++), test, validation, and maintenance. This is an onsite role based in Huntsville, AL.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience in developing complex systems and applications using an object-oriented (OO) programming language (in particular, C++).
Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system.
Ability to travel when required
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued interim secret security clearance is required prior to start.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret security clearance.
Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high-concurrency and distributed systems.
Experience in embedded systems, real-time systems, or large-scale applications.
Experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization in complex environments.
Experience with Network Communication Protocols, Shell Scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, software debuggers, and using embedded RTOSs (e.g. VxWorks, Integrity).
Experience in OO languages such as Java, C#, and Ada.
Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating System.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional, agile teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments.
Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications.
Participate in product reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in modern languages, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps), and other methodologies and technologies, especially in relation to complex systems.
Travel and off-hours testing (2nd or 3rd shift) may occasionally be required.