Software Engineer II - Embedded Software; Onsite

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Country:
United States of America

Date Posted:

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required.

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance – Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

The Software organization develops the applications that drive missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems, as well as integration and test software. Our 4,000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers. Join our fast‑paced, agile teams on the leading edge of technology.

We are seeking an associate‑level Embedded Software Engineer II to support development of Linux‑based compute platforms and mission‑critical processing systems used in advanced sensing and EO/IR programs. The ideal candidate has foundational professional experience in software development and is looking to deepen their expertise in platform‑focused and compute‑framework technologies.

• Develop software components that provide core compute‑platform services, including data transport, scheduling, and processing orchestration
• Implement and maintain frameworks enabling scalable, high‑throughput, and low‑latency processing pipelines
• Support definition and documentation of platform interfaces, APIs, and data flows under guidance from senior engineers
• Integrate software across Linux‑based compute nodes and heterogeneous processing environments (CPU/GPU/accelerators)
• Manage and configure Linux OS environments and containerized runtime systems (Docker/Podman) to support platform deployment and operation
• Participate in Agile development activities and CI/CD pipeline operations
• Assist in performance profiling and optimization of compute workloads
• Troubleshoot software issues within multi‑process or distributed compute environments
• Contribute to improvements in platform tools, workflows, and software development practices
• Onsite role in McKinney, Texas, with local residency or relocation required

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in at least one systems‑level programming language (e.g., C, C++, or Rust) and developing software in Linux environments
• Experience with real‑time, platform, or low‑level system development concepts
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and/or Dev Sec Ops  practices and working within Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required

• Experience with Docker/Podman and container security practices
• Understanding of Linux OS security, SELinux/App Armor, or secure configuration hardening
• Experience with secure coding practices, vulnerability mitigation, or dependency scanning
• Familiarity with CMake, Conan, and/or Artifactory
• Experience with NVIDIA GPU drivers, CUDA, or accelerated computing
• Experience supporting HW/SW integration in lab environments
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms (, aarch
  64) or real‑time kernels (Red Hawk)
• Experience with kernel‑level development, device drivers, or KO modules
• Familiarity with PCIe, UART, SPI/BPI, or other I/O interfaces
• Experience with Ethernet, IP/TCP/UDP, or network interface development
• Exposure to MIL‑STD‑1553, Camera Link, or CoaXPress
• Experience with Yocto, Petalinux, Device Tree, GRUB, or U‑Boot
• Familiarity with VPX/SOSA hardware architectures, SBCs, or EO/IR sensor systems
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued Secret security clearance

68,900 USD – 131,100 USD

• 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, holidays
• Annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (performance based)
• Eligibility for benefits dependent on business unit and collective bargaining agreements

This role is a U.S.

-based role.

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.