Senior Software Engineer - Space and RF Sensors; Onsite

Job Overview

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Development (Space and RF Sensors)

El Segundo, CA – Onsite, U.S. citizen required, active DoD Secret security clearance.

Contribute to the full lifecycle of software products, including architecture, design, integration, testing, and field support. May lead a small software team, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and using Agile/Scrum practices.

• Design and implement software for embedded systems (C++, Java, Python).
• Participate in SDLC activities: architecture, design, integration, testing, debugging, and field support.
• Use version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines to deliver secure, high-quality code.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partner with external customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Proficiency with C++, Java, Python or similar languages.
• Experience with SDLC, integration and testing, debugging tools, and version control.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Self-motivated problem solver with initiative and strong documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience with OOD principles, Agile, Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development.
• Experience on Linux/Red Hat, Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD pipelines, secure software development.
• Experience with Generative AI/ML, gRPC and Protobufs, RTOS (Linux, VxWorks, INTEGRITY).
• Familiarity with Open Systems Architectures, modular design principles.
• Domain knowledge in radars, EO/IR, EW, network communications, datalinks, platform integration, weapons/effects, command and control, multi-domain airborne sensor fusion.

• RTX Employee Scholar Program – tuition support for undergraduate/graduate study.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% match.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program, parental leave, holiday pay.
• Annual incentive compensation (subject to business agreement).

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.

Active DoD Secret clearance required after day one. U.S. citizenship is mandatory as only U.S. citizens may obtain a security clearance.

95,500 USD – 181,700 USD.