Sr. Software Engineer - Embedded Systems P3; Onsite

Location:

Hartford, CT, United States. Role type:
Onsite. Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD.

Control & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) works on the development and certification of engine control and diagnostic systems for military, commercial, and industrial gas turbine engines. It integrates control and diagnostic design across engine modules and air vehicles, supporting the entire engine product life cycle.

• Lead requirements definition, software architecture development, and low‑level design of safety‑critical real‑time embedded software in C and/or Ada.
• Drive development activities in compliance with RTCA DO‑178 and MIL‑HDBK‑516.
• Lead integration, debugging, and validation efforts on target processors using emulators, logic analyzers, and hardware test benches.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in processes, tools, systems, or software components.
• Coach and guide lower‑level engineers.
• Present technical status, risks, and recommendations to System Architects, Program Management, and CIPT stakeholders.

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.

We Prefer:

• Experience developing and troubleshooting safety‑critical embedded software.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems and multi‑core processors.
• Strong proficiency in C, Ada, assembly; familiarity with Python.
• Knowledge of ARINC
  429, CAN bus, MIL‑STD‑1553, and Ethernet protocols.
• Experience with DO‑178 / MIL‑STD‑516 verification standards.
• Knowledge of scheduling, concurrency, and real-time embedded software concepts.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software Configuration Management – JIRA and Git.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants. The position is located onsite at the Hartford facility and requires a personal commute. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays.

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.