Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX BBN Technologies in Rhode Island is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with real-time embedded C for DoD-level systems. You will develop Linux and VxWorks software on multi-threaded embedded platforms, integrate with hardware, and optimize high-performance code.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a STEM degree, and an active DoD Secret clearance on day one. You'll work with cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and travel up to 15% for field tests.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required Day 1.
• Experience in Embedded C/C++, high-performance systems, RTOS, and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Green Hills or Integrity.
• Background in algorithms, signal processing, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and integrate high-performance embedded real-time software on multi-processor/FPGA systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test contributions and analyze performance.
• Integrate components into larger systems for real-world testing and deployment.
• Mentor less experienced staff and participate in proposals and design reviews.
• Travel up to 15% for field testing.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

High-Performance Systems

RTOS

Systems Integration

Software Architecture

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Green Hills

Integrity

Wind River VxWorks

Linux

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 ~ 127 John Clarke Rd ~ BBN MIDDLETOWN, Ste 3

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on 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. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX BBN Technologies is an organization which values work/life balance and encourages lifelong learning of new technologies. For over 70 years, scientists and engineers in diverse disciplines at RTX BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with experience in real-time embedded C language system development to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located a stone's throw from seaside Newport, Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Linux and VxWorks real-time software development on a wide range of embedded multi-threaded platforms, integrating with custom hardware, implementation of high-performance embedded solutions, middleware, and implementing control, detection, and tracking algorithms developed by the systems engineering team.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary role and is comfortable adapting to and identifying new technologies as needed. This candidate would have eight or more years of experience in implementing and maintaining high performance software, as well as a solid understanding of computer architectures, networking, device drivers, analog and digital interfaces, with experience across multiple real-time operating systems (RTOS). A strong background in signal processing and performance optimization would also be highly sought after.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, implement, test, debug and integrate high performance embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of multiple processor types and FPGAs, with external sensor and control interfaces for deployed DoD real-time software systems hosted on embedded hardware.

Collaborate with a cross-functional team testing your contributions and analyzing performance.

Integrate components you develop into a larger system in preparation for real world testing and deployment.

Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff.

Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.

Ability to travel up to 15%

What You Will Learn

Become involved in the technical components of solving our customer's most complex problems.

Work with world-class researchers and engineers who embrace innovation and challenge the status quo.

Gain experience in a highly visible software development team, exposure to the Navy acquisition process, and opportunity to learn new technologies and gain new embedded development experiences.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required on day one.

Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C/C++ Software, High Performance Computer Systems, Embedded Real-Time Sensors and Control Applications, Software Architecture Design and Implementation.

Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.).

Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ada programming language.
• Proficiency using C/C++.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing algorithms and software.
• Knowledge of linear algebra concepts.
• Experience using the VSIPL high performance vector library or another vector processing library.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or optimizing algorithms in C/C++.
• Experience with real-time processing optimization.

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