Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Lead (Onsite)

Socket.dev

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 225,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Section/Technical Lead with deep real-time embedded systems knowledge to guide multiple software baselines. You will manage staffing, performance, and ensure disciplined implementation of embedded algorithms across programs.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Degree in STEM with a strong foundation in engineering principles.
Experience implementing and validating real-time algorithms on embedded platforms.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Provide senior technical leadership by delegating, reviewing, and guiding engineering work to ensure disciplined implementation of embedded system algorithms.
Review code, validate algorithm behavior, and drive engineering practices through clear technical rationale.
Coordinate with systems and cross-functional leads to support integration, verification, and delivery of multiple concurrent efforts.
Manage section staffing, workload balancing, and long-term workforce planning.
Perform performance management, coaching, and career development to grow talent and maintain strong engineering capabilities.
Champion engineering discipline through process ownership, best practices, and stable leadership across programs.
Work onsite in El Segundo, CA.