Senior HWIL Software Engineer – Onsite, Secret Clearance

RTX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Offered Based OnEligibility

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a software engineer to join the Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HWIL) team, developing and integrating flight-simulator software for missiles. This onsite role offers the chance to work with cross‑functional engineers on real‑time systems and test equipment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in C++, Python, and embedded software, plus experience with Linux/RTOS and software architecture. A DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other STEM related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced experience across the Agile software development lifecycle in three or more of the following: C++ data structures and algorithms or C, C++, Python, and/or Object-Oriented Program Languages; integration of real-time software/firmware/hardware; software test equipment maintenance; software requirements definition,
• Advanced experience including at least two of the following: Embedded Software, Embedded Software Security, Embedded Operating Systems (Linux, RTOS, VxWorks, etc.), Software Architecture Design and Implementation.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to develop software to control Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) facilities (flight simulators for missiles).
• Software design, coding and integration in a real-time environment.
• Determines end user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition. Ensures hardware and software standards are met.
• Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
• May develop software configuration standards for company-wide use.
• May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards. Includes control modeling (model based design)

Skills

C++

Python

OOP

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Linux

RTOS

VxWorks

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a software engineer to join the Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HWIL) team, developing and integrating flight-simulator software for missiles. This onsite role offers the chance to work with cross‑functional engineers on real‑time systems and test equipment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in C++, Python, and embedded software, plus experience with Linux/RTOS and software architecture. A DoD Secret clearance is required.