Senior Principal Program Protection Engineer; Embedded Software Engineer

Job Summary

The Software Product Assurance Center’s Software Security Sensors and Effectors Department is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to independently develop and deploy critical real‑time embedded solutions for the warfighter using Agile development techniques. The engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test firmware and application software in C/C++ on Linux and RTOS platforms, collaborate with systems and hardware engineering to produce design‑concept and system‑architecture documentation, and facilitate technical integration meetings with subcontractors to verify hardware and software requirements.

The role also includes participating in Agile and Dev Sec Ops  workflows, performing board‑level debug and root cause analysis, and maintaining a building and testing pipeline using CMake and Google Test. The engineer will apply embedded principles to hardened software applications and ensure consistency and removal of impediments across teams.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering and at least 10 years of professional experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining embedded software on microcontroller/processor platforms in an Agile and Dev Sec Ops  environment.
• Proven ability to debug system‑ and board‑level issues across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong background in Linux; experience modifying and maintaining Linux Kernel root file system and device drivers.
• Experience developing multithreaded applications in C and C++.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining a code base using CMake and Google Test.
• Valid U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Experience with RTOS, embedded Linux, device driver development and real‑time software solutions.
• Familiarity with x86 and ARM architectures and modern hardware technologies.
• Knowledge of FPGA, bare‑metal firmware, and Linux Kernel driver development.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and apply critical thinking to diagnose customer issues.

• Competitive salary range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual incentive compensation programs depending on level.

Open roles require an active, existing DoD Secret clearance obtained after day1; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

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, veteran status or any other applicable classification.