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. Citizenship:
Required. Active and transferable DoD government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
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.
- Architect, design, implement, test, and debug integrated embedded real‑time software within heterogenous systems composed of firmware and hardware.
- Work within a cross‑discipline team to define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, testability, and guaranteed, measurable quality.
- Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced staff.
- Contribute to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.
- Obtain program access as required.
- Work across a product line in collaboration with other teams.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience including at least two of the following:
Embedded C++ Software, Embedded Software Security, Software Architecture Design and Implementation. - Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.).
- Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software.
- Ability to obtain Interim Secret Level U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Familiarity with rate monotonic theory, practice, and limitations.
- Familiarity with layered architectural principles, and their limitations.
- Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and relating it to software function.
- Familiarity with reading firmware source like VHDL or Verilog.
- Familiarity with assembly language in at least one processor/controller family.
- Experience using lab instruments like power‑supplies, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Experience with developing device drivers for bare‑metal and/or OS applications.
- Experience leading engineering teams in delivering systems (of various size) involving the integration of hardware and software.
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. - Relocation offered based on eligibility.
- Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our…
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