Gen4 Airborne Radar Software Engineer II - Secret Required

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX Sensors: Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA seeks a Software Engineer II [Embedded / Radar] to join the Gen4 Tactical Airborne Radar team. Onsite position located at 2000 E Imperial Hwy, El Segundo.

You will develop RT embedded software for radar modes, contribute across the software lifecycle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A STEM degree and 2+ years of experience, with C/C++/ADA and Real-Time OS experience, and an active Secret security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2+ years of software development.
• Experience coding in C, C++, ADA or related languages across the SDLC.
• Experience with UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks or Green Hills RTOS.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop RT embedded software for radar modes and capabilities.
• Contribute across all phases of the SW development lifecycle including SW/HW integration.
• Work with cross-functional teams across internal and external groups.
• Participate in program and customer reviews and meetings.
• Support technical decision making and ensure performance against cost, schedule and quality.

Skills

C

C++

ADA

RTOS

UNIX

Linux

Windows

Education

STEM degree

Tools

UNIX

Linux

VxWorks

Green Hills RTOS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 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: 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: DoD Clearance: Secret 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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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.

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

What you will do:

• Work on technical problems and provide innovative solutions, with minimal guidance.
• 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 investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop solutions.
• Work with teams across multiple disciplines, internal and external.
• Participate in program and customer meetings/reviews.
• Support the team leads as needed regarding technical decision making, problem resolution.
• Help to ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, quality.
• Support of system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as needed.

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

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

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant software development experience.
• Development experience coding in C, C++, ADA or related languages/tools across phases of Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience working on UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, Green Hills or other Real Time Operating Systems.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Current Top Secret Clearance
• Experience developing Radar Software applications
• Experience working in an agile/scrum team hyper-collaborative team environment using typical agile oriented tool suite.
• 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.

What We Offer:

Our Culture | RTX Careers 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.

Relocation Eligibility for qualified candidates.

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

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. 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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

Benefits:

• 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
• 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.