Senior Ground Software Lead – Real-Time Embedded Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

RTX Employee Scholar Program

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Ground Software Development Engineer in El Segundo, CA to lead mission-critical embedded software for satellite ground systems. You will own major execution areas, guide architecture, coordinate across engineering disciplines, and interact with customers to ensure timely, high-quality software deliveries.

The role requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with C/C++/Python in Linux, Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, and modern deployment workflows, along

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 8+ years of relevant software experience and leadership of software teams or technical execution.
• Experience in C++/C/Python in Linux environments and modern deployment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution and delivery of mission-critical Ground Software (GSW).
• Guide architectural decisions and coordinate across engineering disciplines.
• Drive DevSecOps, CI/CD improvements, and containerization workflows.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of software.”] ,
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• COMPANY NAME: RTXKEY POINTS: Ground software leadership, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, TS/SCI clearance

Skills

C++/C

Python

Linux

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Kanban/Scrum

DevSecOps

Security clearance TS/SCI

System architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Helm

AWS

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Ground Software Development Engineer in El Segundo, CA to lead mission-critical embedded software for satellite ground systems. You will own major execution areas, guide architecture, coordinate across engineering disciplines, and interact with customers to ensure timely, high-quality software deliveries.

The role requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with C/C++/Python in Linux, Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, and modern deployment workflows, along