Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Aerospace (C)

RTX; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

RTX in Rockford, IL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded real-time software for aerospace electric power systems. You will participate in the full software lifecycle from planning through certification and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, certifiable delivery.

Applicants should have a STEM degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 years with an advanced degree) and strong C programming skills, plus familiarity with DO-178C

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years.
• Experience with the embedded software lifecycle including requirements, design, verification, and certification.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software architecture and C programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded real-time software for aerospace electric power systems.
• Contribute to full software development lifecycle from planning through certification.
• Design, implement, verify, and validate embedded C software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Support DO-178C and other aerospace standards in lifecycle activities.

Skills

Embedded software

C programming

DO-178C

RTOS

Lab testing

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

In-circuit emulators

Target debuggers

Job description

RTX in Rockford, IL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded real-time software for aerospace electric power systems. You will participate in the full software lifecycle from planning through certification and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, certifiable delivery.

Applicants should have a STEM degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 years with an advanced degree) and strong C programming skills, plus familiarity with DO-178C