Principal Radar Mode Software Developer - Gen4 Airborne Radar

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo seeks an experienced software/embedded engineer to develop RT embedded SW for radar systems. You will work across the full development lifecycle, mentor engineers, and support program milestones with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience, C/C++/ADA radar software, RTOS knowledge, and a Secret clearance. Onsite at El Segundo with relocation possible and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Development experience in C/C++/ADA for radar software.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux/Windows and RTOS environments.
• Agile/scrum experience in a hyper-collaborative team.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical problems and deliver innovative solutions.
• Contribute across the SW development lifecycle including SW/HW integration.
• Develop RT embedded SW for radar modes and capabilities.
• Lead technical work, mentor engineers, and ensure timely milestones.
• Support system and software requirements generation and analysis.

Skills

C/C++/ADA

Radar software

RTOS experience

Agile methodologies

Education

STEM degree (BS or higher)

Tools

UNIX

Linux

Windows

VxWorks

Agile toolchain

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.

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

What you will do:

• Work on complex technical problems and provide highly innovative solutions.
• Effectively contribute at all phases of the SW development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration.
• Develop RT embedded SW, specifically pertaining to various radar modes and capabilities.
• Utilize expert level investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop solutions.
• Work effectively with team across multiple disciplines, internal and external.
• Effectively contribute to program and customer meetings/reviews.
• Support the program leads as needed regarding technical decision making, problem resolution.
• Perform Technical leadership roles for multiple key tasks or line items on programs.
• Mentor multiple engineers on programs in areas of knowledge and expertise.
• Help to ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, quality.
• Support of system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as needed.
• Contribute significantly to the successful completion of program milestones and customer deliverables.

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.
• Development experience coding in C/C++/ADA or related languages/tools in radar-development software is required.
• Experience working on UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks or other RTOS.
• Experience working in an agile/scrum team hyper-collaborative team environment using typical agile oriented tool suite.
• 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:

• Current DoD Secret and Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience developing Radar Software applications.
• Experience with design, code, integration, and test of software into a large software baseline and large system.
• Knowledge and experience with Radar SW Architecture, Signal or Data processing, including RF SP techniques, adv mathematical algorithms, analytic techniques and simulations.
• Direct experience with Agile methodologies.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot tool and system operation performance issues.
• Experience with large complex systems such as airborne radars.

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.

Compensation:

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 depend on 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.

Work Location:

Onsite at our El Segundo, CA Campus. Must be able to obtain "special access programs" (SAP/SAR) for continuation of employment.

Security Clearance: Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Secret clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Application Window:

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.