Senior Software Engineer – Embedded (Onsite)

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Offered Based OnEligibility

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, TX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded to join the Electro-Optical & Infrared (EO/IR) Solutions Engineering Team. The role entails developing and testing real-time software for AESA radars and sensor systems, with on-site requirements and eligibility for a Secret security clearance.

The position requires STEM background, 5+ years in embedded software, and experience with C/C++, Linux, RTOS, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
• Software development experience on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real Time Operating Systems.
• Object-oriented programming in C++ and related languages (C, C#, Java).
• Experience scripting with Shell/Perl/Python.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Supports all aspects of a software development life cycle from concept and requirements to design, development, integration, test, and maintenance.
• Produces creative solutions to complex software integration problems.
• Collaborates with Systems Engineers to align end-user and operational needs with design.

Skills

C++ design

Linux

Real Time OS

C

Java

Python

Shell/Perl

Git

GitLab

CUDA

DevSecOps

Agile

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

GitLab

CUDA

Job description

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

Date Posted

2026-09-09

Country

United States of America

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

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's 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.

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.

The Advanced Product and Solutions organization at RTX provides the joint warfighter with actionable information from an unblinking eye across the battlespace. By joining the APS Engineering team you'll have the opportunity to design, develop and test product capabilities for Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars, integrated sensor suites, precision targeting, multispectral EO/IR targeting systems, Pilot Situational Awareness, Special mission aircraft and Strategic and tactical ISR Systems.

But more than anything, we are innovators, creators and strategists drawing inspiration from each other every day. We collaborate, iterate, and execute with an eye toward the company mission and personal career growth.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded to join our Electro-Optical & Infrared (EO/IR) Solutions Engineering Team in McKinney, TX, which is part of our Advanced Products & Solutions group.

What You Will Do

• Supports all aspects of a software development life cycle as members of a multi-disciplined team. This would include supporting new and legacy military and commercial programs from concept and requirements, to design, development, integration, test, and potentially subsequent maintenance tasking.
• Uses and provides creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems.
• Works closely with Systems Engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind.
• Onsite role in McKinney, Texas, with local residency or relocation required.
• This position will require occasional business-related travel, up to 5-10%.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret with Special Access Program U.S. government issued security clearance after start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant engineering experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for an additional 2 years of experience.
• Software development experience, including:
  • Developing on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real Time Operating Systems.
  • Applying object-oriented programming and C++ design paradigms.
  • Coding in C, C#, Java or closely related software languages.
  • Developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C++.
• Experience in computer scripting language such as Shell/Perl/Python.
• Experience working with multi-discipline team(s).
• 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

• Experience working in lab environments with physical hardware (e.g., test benches, simulators).
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.
• Experience with product development utilizing the Scrum techniques of the Agile software development process.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipeline implementation and utilization, including Static Code Analysis, Automated Build, and Automated Test techniques using continuous integration/continuous delivery with Test-Driven Development approach.
• Hands-on experience with Git for version control and GitLab for repository management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experienced in developing in CUDA to accelerate compute-intensive workloads on Nvidia GPUs.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility

Role Details

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.
  • More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
• Location Information: This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful McKinney, TX.
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Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.