Senior Software Engineer [Embedded / Radar]

Date Posted:

2026-10-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Raytheon Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer [Embedded / Radar] to be part of their product development teams for the Gen4 Tactical Airborne Radar group.

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What you will do:

• Work on complex technical problems and provide highly innovative solutions.

• Effectively contribute at all phases of the SW development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration

• Develop RT embedded SW, specifically pertaining to various radar modes and capabilities.

• Utilize strong investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop solutions.

• Work effectively with team across multiple disciplines, internal and external

• Effectively contribute to program and customer meetings/reviews

• Support the program leads as needed regarding technical decision making, problem resolution.

• Perform technical leadership roles for at least one key tasks or line item on programs

• Mentor at least one other engineer on programs in areas of knowledge and expertise

• Help to ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, quality.

• Support of system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as needed.

• Must be able to obtain "special access programs" (SAP/SAR) for continuation of employment.

• Work Location: Onsite at our El Segundo, CA Campus

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Development experience coding in C/C++/ADA or related languages/tools across phases of SDLC.

• Experience working on UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks or other RTOS.

• Experience working in an agile/scrum team hyper-collaborative team environment using typical agile oriented tool suite.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Current DoD Secret and Top Secret Clearance

• Experience developing Radar Software applications

• Direct experience with Agile methodologies.

• Proven analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot tool and system operation performance issues.

• Experience with large complex systems such as airborne radars.

W hat We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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