Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Summary

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – RTX (Raytheon Technologies) – Aurora, Colorado (Onsite)

Active Secret‑level U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to the first day of employment, with the ability to obtain program access after start.

• Architect, design, implement, test, debug, and deploy embedded real‑time software for autonomous avionics systems.
• Work with product owners, chief engineers, and cross‑discipline teams using lean and/or agile practices to ensure high reliability and mission assurance.
• Contribute to proposals and participate in preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced staff.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and system teams to define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, and testability.
• Ensure software meets functional reliability, safety, and programmatic requirements.

Gain experience across a product line, collaborating with various teams, and applying integrated solutions to meet future autonomous mission needs.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum5years of relevant experience in embedded software.
• Proficiency in Embedded C++ and experience with real‑time operating systems such as Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, or Linux.
• Experience in integrated systems involving hardware, firmware, and software.
• Background in embedded software security, architecture design, and implementation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret‑level security clearance.

• Reading electrical schematics to relate software functionality.
• Experience with firmware source (VHDL/Verilog) and assembly language for at least one processor family.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Development of device drivers for bare‑metal or OS applications.

• Competitive salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual incentive compensation opportunities (subject to business unit and level).
• Opportunity for relocation assistance (eligible).

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 resources 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.