Receiver, Exciter, & Processing Architecture Software Engineer II - Onsite

RTX (Raytheon); Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

RTX in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain signal processing algorithms on CPUs, FPGAs, and GPUs for next-generation radar systems.

The role focuses on Linux-based system integration, C++ development, and collaboration with systems, hardware, and software engineers. A Masters in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and experience with C++ are required; DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• C++ software development experience.
• Experience using Linux.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform system integration activities on distributed heterogeneous signal processing systems running Linux.
• Code, test, and integrate C++ embedded and/or real-time signal processing algorithms or control functions.
• Defect resolution and code maintenance/updating of existing codebases.
• Analyze numerical accuracy, runtime latency, and other system metrics.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and other software engineers to understand and implement end-user requirements.
• Maintain high code quality by supporting code reviews, static analysis, continuous integration.

Skills

C++ software development

Embedded software development

Linux experience

Education

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

Git

CMake

GoogleTest

GDB

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world's 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.

This is your opportunity to join the Receiver Exciter and Processing Architecture Department as a Software Engineer. The team's primary goal is to design, architect, and implement signal processing algorithms on a variety of high-performance processing platforms - including CPUs, FPGAs and GPUs, on COTS and semi-custom hardware platforms, for next generation radar systems.

What You Will Do:

• Perform system integration activities on distributed heterogenous signal processing systems running Linux.
• Code, test, and integrate C++ embedded and/or real-time signal processing algorithms or control functions.
• Defect resolution and code maintenance/updating of existing codebases.
• Analyze numerical accuracy, runtime latency, and other system metrics
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and other software engineers to understand and implement end-user requirements.
• Maintain high code quality by supporting code reviews, static analysis, continuous integration.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• C++ software development experience
• Experience using Linus
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with developer tools (Git, CMake, GoogleTest, gdb, profilers, Jira, Jenkins, UML)
• Embedded software development experience.
• Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)
• Experience with scripting (Python, shell, bash)

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 r