Senior Software Engineer [Embedded / Radar]

Prattwhitney; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match and flexible spending accounts

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Gen4 Tactical Airborne Radar group located in El Segundo, CA. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government-issued security clearance.

The successful candidate will engage in complex technical problems, develop real-time embedded software, and lead various technical tasks. Applicants should have a STEM degree and at least five years of relevant experience in C/C++/ADA programming, with a focus on agility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience coding in C/C++/ADA or related languages/tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex technical problems and provide innovative solutions.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Develop real-time embedded software for radar capabilities.
• Investigate issues, assess root causes, and develop corrective actions.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++/ADA programming

Agile methodologies

Unix/Linux/Windows/VxWorks

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer – Embedded/Radar, part of the Gen4 Tactical Airborne Radar group at Raytheon Space and Air Division, located in El Segundo, CA.

Location

Onsite, El Segundo, CA Campus. Requires a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret) and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex technical problems and provide highly innovative solutions.
• Contribute at all phases of the software development lifecycle, including software/hardware integration.
• Develop real‑time embedded software for various radar modes and capabilities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues, assess root causes, and develop corrective actions.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary internal and external teams.
• Participate in program and customer meetings/reviews.
• Support program leads on technical decisions and problem resolution.
• Perform technical leadership roles for key tasks or line items on programs.
• Mentor at least one junior engineer in areas of technical expertise.
• Help ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Support system and software requirements, architecture generation, and analysis as needed.
• Obtain and maintain special access programs (SAP/SAR) for continued employment.

Qualifications – Required

• STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience coding in C/C++/ADA or related languages/tools across the SDLC.
• Experience with UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, or other RTOS environments.
• Experience working in an agile/scrum team with typical agile tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience developing radar software applications.
• Direct experience with agile methodologies.
• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex systems.
• Experience with large, complex airborne radar systems.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 protected class.