Sr Principal Program Protection Software Engineer

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

US Citizenship and a U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret) is required. Ability to obtain an interim clearance prior to the start date is required.

• Apply the latest technologies and be responsible for designing, implementing, debugging and fixing problems with the radar software applications.
• Implement real‑time software design and the performance implications associated with specific security implementations.
• Design the program protection solution to be integrated with the overall tactical radar software, with an understanding of the radar system “big picture” and be able to develop or review detailed solutions at the source code level.
• Enable Dev Sec Ops  initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop an implementation strategy.
• Create a product roadmap for the future and identify the program’s direction.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years working in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Knowledge of modern computer architectures and hardware technologies.
• Experience with the Linux operating system.
• Programming languages: C/C++.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Operating system knowledge.
• Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and application‑specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
• Understanding and extending the Linux kernel via kernel modules.
• Experience with VxWorks or other real‑time operating systems.
• Experience with cryptography.
• Scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
• Java or other high‑level languages.
• Knowledge of alternative computer architectures such as MIPS, PPC, or ARM.
• Experience with software development tools/frameworks:
  Jenkins, CMake, Google Test, Google Protocol Buffers, GCC.
• Experience working on embedded systems.
• Experience working on real‑time systems.
• Experience developing multithreaded applications.

Salary Range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and collective bargaining agreement.

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.