Embedded Linux Systems Engineer II – Onsite

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II (P2) for onsite work in McKinney, TX, focusing on Linux‑based compute platforms and mission‑critical processing systems used in sensing and EO/IR programs.

The role involves developing core services, pipelines, and platform tooling, with a requirement for citizenship and clearance readiness. Collaboration in Agile teams, CI/CD, and cross‑domain integration are key expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of systems‑level programming in C/C++/Rust.
• Experience in Linux environments.
• Experience with real‑time or low‑level system development.
• CI/CD/DevSecOps in Agile teams.
• U.S. citizenship to obtain/maintain DoD clearance; active clearance or willingness.

Responsibilities

• Develop software components for core compute‑platform services.
• Implement scalable, high‑throughput, low‑latency processing pipelines.
• Define interfaces, APIs, and data flows under guidance from senior engineers.
• Integrate software across Linux compute nodes and accelerators.
• Manage Linux OS environments and container runtimes (Docker/Podman).
• Participate in Agile development and CI/CD operations.
• Assist in performance profiling and optimization of compute workloads.
• Troubleshoot software in multi‑process or distributed environments.
• Improve platform tools, workflows, and development practices.

Skills

C/C++/Rust

Linux development

Real-time / low-level

CI/CD / DevSecOps

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker/Podman

CUDA / NVIDIA drivers

CMake

Conan

Artifactory

Job description

RTX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II (P2) for onsite work in McKinney, TX, focusing on Linux‑based compute platforms and mission‑critical processing systems used in sensing and EO/IR programs.

The role involves developing core services, pipelines, and platform tooling, with a requirement for citizenship and clearance readiness. Collaboration in Agile teams, CI/CD, and cross‑domain integration are key expectations.