Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

globalhr; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTX Employee Scholar Program

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX's Software Department in Atlanta, GA seeks a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join an EW program team. The role focuses on cross-disciplinary collaboration, developing complex software for embedded platforms, and supporting agile product development.

The candidate will contribute from architecture through integration, with emphasis on real-time embedded software, system-level requirements, and toolchains including Visual Studio, Vitis, and Git. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in software design, integration and test utilizing C/C++.
• Experience in embedded microprocessor design, SoC software, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR and flash memories.
• Experience across all software lifecycle phases: architecture, requirements, design, implementation, verification, integration, maintenance.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-disciplinary integrated product teams using agile practices.
• Innovate and implement new product/technology solutions from architecture to lab and field tests.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and senior staff to deliver original solutions.
• Develop software requirements from system requirements and create architectures.
• Work with systems, firmware, electrical and software engineers in an advanced development environment.
• Occasionally travel for business.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Software lifecycle

Systems collaboration

Radar tech

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Visual Studio

Workbench

Vitis

Git

Jira

Collaborator

PCIe

VPX

Gb Ethernet

RoCE

OMS

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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

At RTX, the world 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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Software Department team in Atlanta, GA is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer to be part of their team supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) programs.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile system and software development operations to plan, specify, design, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions.
• Responsibilities include innovating creative implementations of new products and technologies, from architecture and design, through integration, lab test and field test.
• Collaborating effectively with other disciplines and senior technical staff, in addition to producing planning and technical work products for internal customers to form original solutions to complex problems.
• Developing software requirements derived from system level requirements, developing associated architectures, performing simulations and analysis and testing of the software in a laboratory setting.
• Work in an advanced product development team environment with systems, firmware, electrical and software engineers.
• Handle fast pace and dynamic product development environment including engagement with Systems and Electrical Engineers
• This position may require occasional business-related travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in software design, integration and test utilizing C / C++.
• Experience with embedded microprocessor design, system on a chip software design, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR, flash memories, block diagrams, signal analyses and signal generation.
• Experience in all software lifecycle phases: software architecture, system/software requirements analysis, design, implementation, verification testing, system integration, and post-delivery maintenance.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Existing Secret security clearance.
  Electronic Warfare Electronic Attack/Electronic Support (EA/ES), Radar, or Secure Communications technology knowledge.
• Lab experience in product testing using logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and system on chip debugging tools.
• Experience developing real-time applications on embedded platforms, including bare metal, embedded Linux, VxWorks and Windows environments.
• Experience with software algorithm development.
• Experience as technical / project lead
• Tool familiarity: Visual Studio, Workbench, Vitis, Git, Jira, Collaborator.
  Experience with interfaces and bus standards such as: PCIe, VPX, Gb Ethernet, RoCE and OMS.
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• Experience with Radar technology, machine languages.
• Experienced in Agile development processes.

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.

• The RTX Employee Scholar Program pays for tuition, academic fees and books for undergraduate and graduate study at approved educational institutions
• 401(k) plan that offers a broad range of investment options. For eligible employees, we will match up to 4% of your savings to help you build financial security
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to accommodate work/life balance including many with every other Friday off

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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