Lead Embedded Software Architect for Boot & HAL

Prattwhitney; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company CS

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking an embedded software lead in Winston-Salem to drive program-level strategy for complex systems. You will define architectures, guide design reviews, and collaborate across systems, hardware, and safety teams to ensure reliable platform behavior.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive embedded work experience and strong skills in C, scripting, and software architecture. Expect Agile practices, CI/CD, and rigorous verification in a high‑assurance environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years experience or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years experience.
• Experience with embedded C development, scripting (Python, Perl), and software architecture design.
• Experience developing embedded software for complex systems including board bring‑up, diagnostics, or HAL development.

Responsibilities

• Lead program-level technical strategy for embedded software, including boot, board bring-up, HAL frameworks, and diagnostics.
• Guide system architecture and review software designs for technical soundness, maintainability, and alignment with program goals.
• Define and improve development processes, workflows, and documentation practices across the program.
• Produce high-quality documentation including design artifacts, test procedures, integration guides, and internal training material.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and safety to ensure well-understood, repeatable platform behavior; utilize Agile, CI pipelines.

Skills

embedded C development

scripting languages

software architecture design

board bring‑up

hardware/software integration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

Job description

RTX is seeking an embedded software lead in Winston-Salem to drive program-level strategy for complex systems. You will define architectures, guide design reviews, and collaborate across systems, hardware, and safety teams to ensure reliable platform behavior.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive embedded work experience and strong skills in C, scripting, and software architecture. Expect Agile practices, CI/CD, and rigorous verification in a high‑assurance environment.