Senior Principle Embedded Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Scholar program

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer for its Software Department in Atlanta, GA. The role involves cross-disciplinary teams, architecture and design, and testing of EW programs. Applicants should have a STEM degree and 10+ years’ experience with C/C++, embedded platforms, and software lifecycle expertise.

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance are required. On-site work in Atlanta, GA is expected, with potential travel.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-disciplined integrated product teams to plan, design, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions.
• Innovate with new products and technologies from architecture to field test.
• Collaborate with disciplines and senior staff to produce planning and technical work products.
• Develop software requirements from system level requirements and perform simulations and testing in a lab.
• Work in an advanced product development team with systems, firmware, electrical and software engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Software design

System on a chip

VxWorks

Windows

Agile

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Visual Studio

Vitis

Git

Jira

PCIe

Gb Ethernet

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.
• 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.

Some of our employee benefits include:

• 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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.