Senior Software Engineer – Embedded

Job Overview

Position:
Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Company: RTX Corporation

Location:

McKinney, TX (onsite, relocation eligible)
Posted:

We are seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to join the Electro-Optical & Infrared (EO/IR) Solutions Engineering Team within RTX’s Advanced Products & Solutions group. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and integrating software for Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars, multispectral EO/IR targeting systems, and other advanced air and space systems.

• Support all aspects of the software development life cycle, from concept and requirements through design, development, integration, test, and maintenance.
• Provide creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems.
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineers to design solutions that meet end‑user and operational needs.
• Occasionally travel for business purposes.

• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Development experience on Linux, VxWorks, or other real‑time operating systems.
• Experience with object‑oriented programming and C++ design paradigms.
• Experience developing, testing, and integrating real‑time C++ software applications.
• Knowledge of C, C#, Java or related languages.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, or Python.
• Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• U.S. citizenship and a transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance are required.

• Experience working in laboratory environments with physical hardware (test benches, simulators).
• Strong ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and codebases.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum product development.
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops , including static code analysis, automated builds, automated testing, CI/CD, and test‑driven development.
• Hands‑on experience with Git for version control and Git Lab for repository management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience developing CUDA applications for GPU acceleration.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance required on day 1.
• Special Access Program clearance may be required.

• Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 (USD). Salary is determined by level, responsibilities, experience, education and key skills.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, subject to business, performance and collective‑bargaining agreements.
• Other benefits provided by the CAD units and subject to applicable collective‑bargaining agreements.

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.