Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time (DoD Clearance)

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a software engineer for an onsite role focusing on real-time embedded software and firmware for missiles, launchers, radars, and naval fire control. You will work in an agile team across the full software development lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field and hands-on C/C++ experience, with opportunities to collaborate with systems engineers and hardware designers. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM major by start date.
• Experience developing, building, or debugging software applications utilizing C, C++, or another object-oriented programming language.
• Experience with hardware-software integration, embedded system testing, or bench‑level software debugging.
• Experience developing software using object-oriented principles and the practical application of common data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in derivation of software requirements, architecture, implementation, and verification.
• Design, code, test, and integrate high-reliability software for embedded targets.
• Perform hardware‑software integration, bench debugging, and HIL testing.
• Participate in peer code reviews and design reviews.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and project managers to align requirements.
• Follow software engineering processes and configuration management practices.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

OO programming

Software debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Git

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

LabVIEW

VHDL/Verilog

RTOS (FreeRTOS/VxWorks/embedded Linux)

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a software engineer for an onsite role focusing on real-time embedded software and firmware for missiles, launchers, radars, and naval fire control. You will work in an agile team across the full software development lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field and hands-on C/C++ experience, with opportunities to collaborate with systems engineers and hardware designers. Competitive salary and benefits apply.