Senior Principal Program Protection Engineer (Embedded Software Engineer)

Prattwhitney; North Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop and deploy critical real-time embedded solutions for the warfighter. This role involves designing, developing, and testing firmware and application software in C/C++ using Agile methodologies.

Preferred candidates will have extensive experience in embedded software development on microcontroller platforms, a strong background in Linux, and skills in Agile and DevSecOps environments. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in embedded software.
• Experience developing multithreaded applications in C and C++.
• Valid U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy real-time embedded solutions using Agile techniques.
• Collaborate with systems and hardware engineering teams.
• Facilitate technical integration meetings with subcontractors.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

Linux systems

Agile development

Debugging skills

CMake and Google Test

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Subversion

Job description

Job Summary

The Software Product Assurance Center’s Software Security Sensors and Effectors Department is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to independently develop and deploy critical real‑time embedded solutions for the warfighter using Agile development techniques. The engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test firmware and application software in C/C++ on Linux and RTOS platforms, collaborate with systems and hardware engineering to produce design‑concept and system‑architecture documentation, and facilitate technical integration meetings with subcontractors to verify hardware and software requirements. The role also includes participating in Agile and DevSecOps workflows, performing board‑level debug and root cause analysis, and maintaining a building and testing pipeline using CMake and Google Test. The engineer will apply embedded principles to hardened software applications and ensure consistency and removal of impediments across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering and at least 10 years of professional experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining embedded software on microcontroller/processor platforms in an Agile and DevSecOps environment.
• Proven ability to debug system‑ and board‑level issues across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong background in Linux; experience modifying and maintaining Linux Kernel root filesystem and device drivers.
• Experience developing multithreaded applications in C and C++.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining a code base using CMake and Google Test.
• Valid U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RTOS, embedded Linux, device driver development and real‑time software solutions.
• Familiarity with x86 and ARM architectures and modern hardware technologies.
• Knowledge of FPGA, bare‑metal firmware, and Linux Kernel driver development.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and apply critical thinking to diagnose customer issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual incentive compensation programs depending on level.

Security Clearance

Open roles require an active, existing DoD Secret clearance obtained after day1; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, veteran status or any other applicable classification.