Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Software Development
Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer
Principal Embedded Real-time Software Engineer
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Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required.
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance:
Secret
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Software organization develops software applications, including integration and test on missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems. Our precision software and firmware integrate operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control processing features to complete the mission. The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers. Join our fast‑paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology.
As part of the Software Engineering Directorate’s Effectors Center team, you will be an integral part of helping Raytheon further our vision to be the global leader in core and next‑generation weapon and security solutions. By any measure, Raytheon is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on developing mission‑driven, world‑class talent. The result is a workforce that takes pride in the company and consistently delivers superior solutions.
This position is within the Effectors Center and is onsite in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do- Architect, design, implement, test, and debug integrated embedded real‑time software within heterogeneous systems composed of firmware and hardware.
- Work within a cross‑discipline team to define, refine, and improve product concepts, implementation, testability, and measurable quality.
- Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced staff.
- Contribute to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.
- Obtain program access.
- Working across a product line in collaboration with other teams.
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience including at least two of the following:
Embedded C++ Software, Embedded Software Security, Software Architecture Design and Implementation. - Experience with embedded real‑time operating systems (RTOS) such as Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.
- Experience developing complex systems involving integration of hardware, firmware, and software.
- Active and transferrable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date.
- Familiarity with rate monotonic theory, practice, and limitations.
- Familiarity with layered architectural principles and their limitations.
- Familiarity with reading electrical schematics.
- Familiarity with reading firmware source such as VHDL or Verilog.
- Familiarity with assembly language in at least one processor/controller family.
- Experience with lab instruments like power supplies, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Experience developing device drivers for bare‑metal and/or OS applications.
- Experience leading engineering teams delivering systems involving integration of hardware and software.
- Our values drive our actions … at RTX we value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
- Relocation offered based on eligibility.
- Work type:
Onsite.
Clearance…
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