Senior Software Engineer [Embedded / Radar]

At Raytheon Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer [Embedded / Radar] for the Gen4 Tactical Airborne Radar group.

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01. Onsite location.

What you will do

• Work on complex technical problems and provide highly innovative solutions.
• Effectively contribute at all phases of the software development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration.
• Develop embedded software for various radar modes and capabilities.
• Utilize strong investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop solutions.
• Work effectively with teams across multiple disciplines, internal and external.
• Effectively contribute to program and customer meetings/reviews.
• Support program leads as needed regarding technical decision making and problem resolution.
• Perform technical leadership roles for at least one key task or line item on programs.
• Mentor at least one engineer on programs in areas of knowledge and expertise.
• Help ensure performance meets technical, cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Support system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as needed.
• Must be able to obtain special access programs for continuation of employment.
• Work Location: Onsite at our El Segundo, CA campus.

Qualifications – required

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 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 in a hyper‑collaborative environment using typical agile oriented tool suite.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications – preferred

• Current DoD Secret and Top Secret clearance.
• Experience developing radar software applications.
• Direct experience with agile methodologies.
• Proven analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot tool and system operation performance issues.
• Experience with large complex systems such as airborne radars.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions... At RTX we value Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Role type definition

• 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 the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. RTX considers factors such as role, function, responsibilities, 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 on the specific business unit and whether the position is covered by 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 its coverage. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on performance factors.

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.