Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Radar & Linux/VxWorks

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Sudbury, MA. The position involves supporting the sustainment of legacy radar systems and migrating software to modern platforms. Candidates should have extensive experience in embedded software development, preferably with C/C++ and VxWorks.

Benefits include competitive salary, relocation assistance, and comprehensive health coverage. Required qualifications include a degree in STEM and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing on VxWorks and Linux/Unix platforms.
• Experience in shell scripting (e.g., Bash or C Shell).

Responsibilities

• Support sustainment of legacy radar systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and patching.
• Port legacy Unix and VxWorks software to modern Linux systems.
• Support software integration, testing, and verification activities.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Version control systems (Git, ClearCase)

Shell scripting (Bash or C Shell)

Experience with VME bus-based systems

Radar domain experience

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

VxWorks

Linux/Unix platforms

Job description

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Sudbury, MA. The position involves supporting the sustainment of legacy radar systems and migrating software to modern platforms. Candidates should have extensive experience in embedded software development, preferably with C/C++ and VxWorks.

Benefits include competitive salary, relocation assistance, and comprehensive health coverage. Required qualifications include a degree in STEM and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.