Principal Software C​/C++ Engineer

We are seeking Senior Software Engineers to join our development team in Marlborough, Massachusetts. All teams develop software in a variety of languages including C++, C, and several others. Candidates can expect to work on many if not all the phases of the software development life cycle. In this position, you will be responsible for providing practical solutions to difficult technical software problems.

• Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development, and testing of real‑time embedded software, application software, and tools, including new development and enhancement of existing applications.
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.
• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with C++, C, and/or Java.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government‑issued Interim Secret security clearance prior to the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems, architectures, software development life cycle and processes.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, GIT, Jira, Jenkins, Perl, Bash, and Kornshell.
• Experience developing software in a team‑based development environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM, Dev Ops, and test automation.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, including the ability to produce technical documentation and a desire to learn new technologies and tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and to resolve conflicts.

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.