Principal Software C/C++ Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Location: Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Role Type: Onsite. Requires a U.S. Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

What You Will Do

1. Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development, and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools.
2. Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
3. Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.
4. Collaborate with project managers and other engineering professionals.
5. Follow established development practices and processes to maintain configuration management of software products.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or higher degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
2. Proficiency in C++, C, and/or Java.
3. Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. Government‑issued security clearance.
4. U.S. citizenship is required.
5. Experience with real‑time software development, application development, testing, and verification.
6. Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems, and software development life cycle.
7. Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, GIT, Jira, Jenkins, Perl, Bash, and KornShell.
8. Experience in a team‑based development environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation.
9. Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to produce technical documentation.
10. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software in a team‑based environment using Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers across different conflict resolution styles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Salary Range

107,500 USD – 204,500 USD (good faith estimate, varies with experience).

EEO Statement

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.