Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Onsite

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,300 - 224,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join product development teams. You will design, develop, and test software, work in agile teams, and help optimize complex systems while maintaining thorough documentation.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with onsite work in El Segundo. You will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines and contribute to mission-critical programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) plus 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with software development, test, and/or integration using C, C++.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software based on software trouble reports in an agile environment.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and collaborate in small, empowered teams to enable customer success.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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 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 Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to be part of their product development teams.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and test software based on software trouble reports in an agile, collaborative environment, delivering builds
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, the ability to thrive in small, empowered teams, and an intense desire to directly enable our customers’ success
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications
• Participate in agile execution and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with multiple engineering disciplines to analyze, implement, and test system modification requests to the existing system baseline
• Ability to get and maintain TS and Special Access Programs (SAP) to meet program's clearance requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with software development, test, and/or integration using C, C++
• Experience with Scripting languages like Python.
• Experience with System and Software blended skills including::
• a) Optimization and Analysis
• b) System of Systems Resource Management
• c) Modeling and Simulation – kill chain analysis
• d) Tracking Software Integration, output analysis, and algorithm development
• 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:

• Bench support, familiarity with platform engineering tools
• Clearly communicate plans, status, and issues to teammates and program leadership
• Ensure the successful integration of software components into delivered products
• Experience in Object Oriented and scripting languages
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements
• Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to difficult technical problems
• Experience working in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Development environment; experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with developing, testing, and integrating software using C / C++ or modern software development language
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Software development lifecycle experience
• Excellent communications skills and team collaboration skills
• Self-motivated
• Proven ability and desire to facilitate career growth and knowledge transfer
• Proven ability to develop technical solutions to complex issues

What We Offer:

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Learn More

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.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. 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.

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