Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: US-CO-AURORA-S79 ~ 16510 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S79

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the Effectors Center of the Software organization, working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to architect, design, implement, test, debug, and deploy software for firmware (FPGA) and hardware solutions that meet current and next generation autonomous avionics systems’ needs.

• Architect, design, implement, test, and debug integrated embedded real‑time software within heterogeneous systems composed of firmware and hardware.
• Work within a cross-discipline team to define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, testability, and guaranteed, measurable quality.
• Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced staff.
• Contribute to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Obtain program access.

• Work across a product line in collaboration with other teams.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience including at least two of the following:
  Embedded C++ Software, Embedded Software Security, Software Architecture Design and Implementation.
• Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.).
• Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software.
• Active and transferrable final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date with ability to obtain program access after start.

• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and relating it to software function.
• Familiarity with reading firmware source like VHDL or Verilog.
• Familiarity with assembly language in at least one processor/controller family.
• Experience using lab instruments such as power supplies, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with developing device drivers for bare‑metal and/or OS applications.

• Values:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation offered based on eligibility.

• 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.

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 programs are not guaranteed and depend on a variety of factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.