Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Position:
Senior Embedded Software Engineer – onsite in Tucson, AZ.

Required:

U.S. citizen with ability to obtain Secret clearance. This role is part of the Effectors Center of the Software organization.

• Architect, design, implement, test, and debug integrated embedded real‑time software within heterogeneous systems composed of firmware and hardware.
• Work with cross‑discipline teams to define, refine, and improve product concepts, implementation, testability, and quality.
• Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced staff.
• Contribute to proposals, preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Obtain and maintain program access and required security clearance.

Work across a product line in collaboration with multiple teams, deepening your understanding of embedded systems architecture.

• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  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 that integrate hardware, firmware, and software.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret Level U.S. government‑issued security clearance before start date and continue to maintain program access thereafter.

• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and relating them to software function.
• Familiarity with reading firmware source like VHDL or Verilog.
• Knowledge of assembly language for at least one processor/controller family.
• Experience with lab instruments such as power supplies, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience developing device drivers for bare‑metal or OS applications.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, incentive compensation programs, and other benefits applicable to the business unit.

Estimated range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD, based on experience, education, and skill level.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.