Engineer II Platform Software (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

RTX/Collins Aerospace seeks an Embedded Linux Software Engineer II to advance Mission Systems software by developing and optimizing BSPs for custom hardware. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams across software, systems, hardware and FPGA design to deliver innovative aerospace solutions.

The role emphasizes bootloader development, Linux kernel tailoring, device drivers, and maintaining an evolving Linux OS ecosystem across diverse hardware platforms.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required for eligibility for clearance.
• Experience as a command line user of Linux.
• Mid-level skills in embedded C/C++.
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash and Python).
• Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration.
• Experience with debugging and root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzer and Wireshark.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and BSP for various hardware boards.
• Contribute to software design, coding, testing, delivery and support for embedded Linux systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
• Prepare software builds for simulation, reference platforms, and target hardware.
• Adhere to Collins Aerospace processes to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for tasks such as change requests or problem reports.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux (command line)

Bash

Python

Hardware debugging

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

SVN

Buildroot

Linux BSP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Embedded Linux Software Engineer II to join our Microelectronics Technology Directorate within the Applied Research and Technology (ART) organization. In this role, you will support cutting-edge Mission Systems products by developing and optimizing Board Support Package (BSP) solutions for custom hardware. Your skills in bootloader development, Linux kernel tailoring, and device driver creation will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions to our customers.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of experts in software, systems, hardware, and FPGA design to advance next-generation technologies in aerospace and defense applications.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards.
• Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
• Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware.
• Understand and utilize the appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development, resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for tasks such as change requests or problem reports.

What You Will Learn

• You will work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins' engineering processes for implementing world class embedded solutions.
• You will get to work with cutting edge technologies developed both in house and by external vendors.
• You will learn how embedded Linux and low-level software are used to implement solutions utilized in communications, security, and space-based products.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience as a command line user of Linux
• Mid-level skills in embedded C/C++
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash and Python)
• Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration
• Experience with debugging and root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzer and Wireshark

Qualification We Perfer

• Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems
• Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Linux board support packages (BSP) for embedded systems
• Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including u