Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Radar

Raytheon Technologies; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Hanover, MD. The role demands expertise in embedded software development, requiring 8+ years of experience with C/C++ and an active DoD SECRET clearance. You will be responsible for developing advanced radar software and troubleshooting complex issues, working on innovative solutions. This position offers a significant sign-on bonus and flexible work schedules, along with opportunities to design for space and airborne systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software utilizing C, C++, Ada or related tools.
• Experience in integrating software on hardware and troubleshooting SW issues.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance required on first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate embedded software for advanced radar modes.
• Work on complex technical problems providing innovative solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues throughout the development process.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

DoD SECRET clearance

Troubleshooting software issues

Software Development Life Cycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Green Hills Integrity

VxWorks

Job description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Radar

• Full-time
• Position Type: Permanent

This position is eligible for a minimum of $40k Sign On Bonus

Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered who might be looking back? Well, wonder no more. Raytheon Intelligence and Space creates communications and monitoring systems to keep America’s troops safe with real-time data and information.

Our dynamic and diverse engineers develop demanding, trusted, superior solutions to make the world a safer place.

We are looking for proven Principal Software Engineers to join our Software Engineering Center in Hanover, MD.

You’re highly skilled in: (Required Skills)

• Developing and integrating embedded software utilizing C, C++, Ada or related tools/languages (typically 8+ years of experience) for advanced Air-to-Surface or Air-to-Air radar modes
• Working on complex technical problems and providing solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious
• Integrating software on hardware
• Troubleshooting and resolving SW issues
• All phases of the Software Development Life Cycle and SW development process
• Active and Current DoD SECRET or higher clearance on first day of employment required

You’re a great match with: (Desired Skills)

• Developing Built-in-Test and Calibration sub-modes
• Completing tasks with minimal oversight
• Communicating effectively with team members across disciplines, project management, and customers
• Contributing to program and customer meetings and reviews
• Using industry-standard hardware, middleware and development tools to streamline development and integration
• Utilizing COTS tools including for Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or equivalent environments to create portable, extensibility secure systems
• Testing and integrating with Man-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-loop systems

What’s in it for you:

• Raytheon ranked #16 on LinkedIn’s Top Companies for 2021
• Flexible work schedules, possibilities for remote work, one week paid company shut down in December
• You’re designing for space and airborne – how cool is that?

Required Education:

• Typically bachelor's degree is required. STEM degree is preferred.

~ Sign on bonus eligibility applies to external only candidates ~

Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Awarding.

Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems in order to provide enhancements within job area.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.