Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled embedded software engineer to work with the Software Product Assurance Center’s Software Security Sensors and Effectors Department, employing Agile techniques on embedded targets to develop and deploy critical capabilities for the warfighter. Responsibilities Engage in software and firmware design, development, integration, and testing of real‑time embedded solutions. Collaborate with Systems Engineering to support generation of design concepts and system architectural documentation. Break down architectural documentation and generate/decompose requirements to support software development activities. Participate in Technical Integration Meetings with subcontractors to ensure that selected hardware meets hardware and software requirements. Work independently or as part of a team to apply embedded principles in designing and developing hardened software applications. Use C and C++ on platforms running Linux and other real‑time operating systems. Ensure consistency across teams and remove impediments as they arise. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of related experience. Experience developing and maintaining software on embedded processors/microcontrollers in an Agile and DevSecOps environment. Proven ability to work closely with other engineering disciplines to debug system and board‑level issues using software tools. Experience working in a Linux environment with the ability to modify and maintain Linux kernel root file systems. Experience developing multi‑threaded applications. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with RTOS systems, Linux device drivers, and/or embedded Linux. Experience developing and troubleshooting on embedded targets. Experience designing, implementing, testing, or deploying real‑time embedded software solutions. Willingness to learn new techniques and apply critical thinking to diagnose customer issues. Knowledge of modern computer architectures and hardware technologies, including x86 and ARM architectures, FPGAs, and Linux kernel development with device drivers. Experience with bare‑metal software development and version control systems such as Git or Subversion. Strong knowledge of building and maintaining a code base built with CMake and Google Test. Employment Type 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 products. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $145,600 – $276,800 USD. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential incentive programs. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raytheon