Senior Real-Time Embedded Tech Lead & Section Lead

globalhr; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered based on eligiblity

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX seeks a principal-level software technical leader for EO/IR programs, onsite in McKinney, TX. The role combines senior technical IC work with section leadership, focusing on real-time embedded systems, algorithms, and multi‑baseline integration.

You will lead staffing, performance management, and cross‑functional collaboration, while promoting engineering discipline and inclusive leadership. DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience implementing and validating real‑time algorithms and supporting Software and Hardware integration on embedded platforms.
• Experience communicating, collaborating with teams, and translating technical considerations to clear and actionable guidance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issuedSecret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for asecurity clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership by delegating, reviewing, and guiding engineering work to ensure disciplined implementation of key embedded system algorithms.
• Review code, validate algorithm behavior, and drive strong engineering practices through clear technical rationale and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with systems and cross‑functional leads to support integration, verification, and delivery of multiple simultaneous efforts.
• Manage section staffing, workload balancing, and long‑term workforce planning, ensuring a healthy and well‑supported engineering organization.
• Perform performance management, coaching, and career development to grow talent and maintain strong engineering capabilities.
• Champion engineering discipline excellence through process ownership, best‑practice promotion, inclusive culture building, and stable leadership across programs.
• Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition
• Work as a technical lead or individual contributor on the program; Section Lead duties account for approximately 10-15% of the employee’s time
• This job is onsite in McKinney, TX; applicants must be in the area or willing to relocate to it.

Skills

Real-time algorithms

Embedded systems

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

STEM degree

Job description

RTX seeks a principal-level software technical leader for EO/IR programs, onsite in McKinney, TX. The role combines senior technical IC work with section leadership, focusing on real-time embedded systems, algorithms, and multi‑baseline integration.

You will lead staffing, performance management, and cross‑functional collaboration, while promoting engineering discipline and inclusive leadership. DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.