Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, Actuation Systems

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking an embedded software/firmware engineer to design and verify high‑performance actuation systems for missile guidance and stabilization. The role focuses on motor control firmware, C/C++ development, and collaboration across EE, ME, control systems, and safety teams.

You will work onsite in US locations including Tucson, with a strong emphasis on rigorous engineering practices, documentation, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• University Degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience with C/C++ on embedded hardware platforms.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for model development.
• Experience with safety-critical coding standards such as MISRA-C and test/verification practices.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, verify, and integrate motor control embedded firmware.
• Implement digital control algorithms in C/C++ with the Controls and Algorithms team.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, control systems, test, and safety engineers to solve complex problems.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

MATLAB/Simulink

Firmware development

Digital control

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

GIT

Subversion

VHDL

FPGA firmware

Job description

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking an embedded software/firmware engineer to design and verify high‑performance actuation systems for missile guidance and stabilization. The role focuses on motor control firmware, C/C++ development, and collaboration across EE, ME, control systems, and safety teams.

You will work onsite in US locations including Tucson, with a strong emphasis on rigorous engineering practices, documentation, and safety standards.