HWIL Software Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered based onEligibility

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a software professional to design and integrate real-time HWIL flight simulators for missiles. You will collaborate with weapon system designers, analyze requirements, and implement software under strict quality standards in a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in STEM and 2+ years of C++ experience, with embedded OS knowledge (Linux/RTOS/VxWorks). A secret security clearance is required before start.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a STEM field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with C++ in an OO design, and proficiency in Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience in Embedded Software/Operating Systems (Linux, RTOS, VxWorks) and Software Architecture Design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop software to control Hardware-In-the-Loop facilities (flight simulators for missiles).
• Analyze system capabilities to meet end-user needs and data acquisition requirements.
• Ensure hardware and software standards are met and contribute to build procedures.
• Perform real-time software design, coding, and integration; may train others in CM tools and quality standards.
• Include model-based control design and cross-discipline collaboration.

Skills

C++

Embedded Software

Linux

RTOS

VxWorks

Software Architecture

Agile Scrum

Java

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or STEM

Tools

Linux

Windows

MATLAB

Job description

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.

The Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) Department in Tucson, AZ is a multi-discipline organization responsible for designing, building and integrating state of the art testing environments (flight simulators for missiles), as the last step before flight test. On our team, you will work with weapon system designers to understand requirements, design solutions, integrate, and deploy the systems to help support tactical software development, testing, and delivery for missiles to the warfighter. This position is within the Effectors Center of the HWIL organization, and is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to develop software to control Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) facilities (flight simulators for missiles).
• Determines end user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.
• Ensures hardware and software standards are met.
• Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
• Software design, coding and integration in a real-time environment.
• May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.
• Includes control modeling (model based design)

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other STEM related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Experience with software development in C++, using the object-oriented features. Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded Software, Embedded Software Security, Embedded Operating Systems (Linux, RTOS, VxWorks, etc), Software Architecture Design and Implementation. Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong organization, coordination, planning, teaming skills, as well as written and oral communication skills.
• Experience generating technical documentation and reports.
• Experience with RF theory and application in systems.
• Experience with electronics design and/or conducting data analysis using tools such as Matlab.
• Experience troubleshooting systems using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and/or spectrum analyzers.
• Knowledge of networking and IP addressed based equipment.
• Able to work and interface with a cross-discipline team.
• Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Agile and Scrum team member experience
• Knowledge of or experience with software languages such as Java, C, C++, or similar languages; scripting languages such as Python and/or Perl, and MATLAB scripts for data analysis purposes.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility

Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility

Location Information

Location Information: This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring, and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region, and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

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.