Senior Software Engineer, DoD Secret Clearance

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance C++ software across SDLC stages. The role emphasizes Unix/Linux environments, system-level programming, APIs, and hardware interfaces within an on-site DoD context.

Qualified candidates will have a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience, strong C++ skills, and the ability to obtain interim secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required due to security requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in C++ software development.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience with GDB and Valgrind tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance C++ software.
• Work in Unix/Linux environments; shell scripting and system-level programming.
• Integrate with APIs, system libraries, and hardware interfaces.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles.
• Perform code reviews and ensure code quality.
• Stay current with industry trends including AI, DevSecOps and modern development practices.

Skills

C++ development

Unix/Linux debugging

Security clearance required

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

GDB

Valgrind

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance C++ software across SDLC stages. The role emphasizes Unix/Linux environments, system-level programming, APIs, and hardware interfaces within an on-site DoD context.

Qualified candidates will have a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience, strong C++ skills, and the ability to obtain interim secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required due to security requirements.