Senior Software Engineer - Technical Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite team environment

Relocation Offered Based OnEligibility

Career development through Raytheon/RT

Job summary

RTX is seeking a mid-level Senior Software Engineer - Device Driver Technical Lead to guide embedded Linux driver development, kernel modules, and hardware/software integration for VPX/SOSA compute platforms. You will provide hands-on technical leadership across low-level system components in a fast-paced, security‑focused environment.

Responsibilities include driving driver integration, platform boot/config artifacts, and CI/CD/DevSecOps practices while optimizing performance and security

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with hands-on software development experience.
• Experience in Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and embedded compute platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD/DevSecOps in Agile environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Strong C/C++ (and possibly Rust) skills for low-level systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and low‑level platform services.
• Provide architectural guidance for hardware interfaces (PCIe, UART, SPI, DMA, MMIO).
• Coordinate interface definitions with Systems, FPGA, Sensor, and Hardware teams.
• Guide driver integration across CPU, GPU, and accelerators in compute pipelines.
• Maintain boot/config artifacts (DeviceTree, GRUB, U-Boot, RT kernel configs).
• Debug complex kernel/hardware issues across multi-node embedded environments.
• Drive Agile execution with CI/CD and secure development practices.
• Lead performance optimizations for low-latency, high-throughput drivers.

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Yocto

PetaLinux

DeviceTree

GRUB

U-Boot

CMake

Conan

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D 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. 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.

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 Software organization develops the applications that drive missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems, as well as the integration and test software. These applications integrate firmware, operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control capabilities to complete the mission. The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers. Join our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology.

Raytheon is seeking a mid-level Senior Software Engineer - Device Driver Technical Lead to guide development of embedded Linux device drivers, kernel modules, and hardware/software integration supporting the RAIVEN Compute domain. This role provides hands‑on technical leadership across low-level system components, ensuring high-performance, secure, and reliable driver functionality on VPX/SOSA-based compute platforms.

What You Will Do

• Lead and oversee development of Linux kernel modules, device drivers, board-support packages, and low-level platform services for x86_64 and ARM embedded compute platforms, ensuring strong technical direction and consistent engineering quality.

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for hardware interface implementations including PCIe (MMIO, MSI-X, DMA), UART, SPI/BPI, and other mission‑critical I/O subsystems.

• Coordinate driver interface definitions and data contracts with Systems, FPGA, Sensor, and Hardware teams, ensuring alignment across hardware/software integration points and cross-domain dependencies.

• Guide driver integration activities across heterogeneous processing environments (CPU, GPU, accelerators), shaping how low‑level components participate in larger compute pipelines.

• Lead design, maintenance, and review of platform boot and configuration artifacts such as DeviceTree, GRUB, U-Boot, and real‑time kernel configurations (e.g., RedHawk).

• Direct debugging efforts for complex kernel-level or hardware-interaction issues in multi-node or distributed embedded environments, ensuring rapid resolution paths and robust root‑cause analysis.

• Drive team execution within Agile processes, setting sprint priorities, guiding technical decompositions, and ensuring high‑quality integration through CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines (automated builds, testing, secure workflows).

• Lead performance optimization initiatives targeting low‑latency and high‑throughput driver workloads, ensuring drivers meet mission‑critical throughput and real‑time performance expectations.

• Champion secure coding and platform security practices, including SELinux/AppArmor, secure configuration hardening, and continuous improvements to driver quality, tooling, and development rigor.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience in at least one systems-level programming language (e.g., C, C++, or Rust) and developing software in Linux environments.

• Experience with real‑time, platform, or low-level system development concepts.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and/or DevSecOps practices and working within Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).

• 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

• Demonstrated leadership experience, formal or informal, such as mentoring junior engineers, coordinating small technical initiatives, facilitating team collaboration, driving engineering best practices, and/or guiding peers toward successful delivery.

• Familiarity with PCIe, MMIO, DMA, MSI-X, UART, SPI/BPI, and other hardware I/O standards.

• Familiarity with CMake, Conan, and/or Artifactory.

• Experience developing kernel modules, KO files, memory mapping, interrupts, and driver bring‑up.

• Experience with Yocto, PetaLinux, DeviceTree, GRUB, U-Boot, or BSP tools.

• Exposure to IPMI, BIT, sensor system drivers, or other hardware integration workflows.

• Understanding of Linux OS security, SELinux/AppArmor, container security best practices.

• Experience with Ethernet, IP/TCP/UDP, or network interface development.

• Experience with VPX/SOSA architectures and embedded compute hardware.

• Knowledge of NVIDIA GPU drivers or CUDA for driver integration in compute pipelines.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead development of mission‑critical embedded software supporting national defense.

• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical mentorship.

• Onsite team environment with hands‑on access to hardware and labs.

• Career development through Raytheon engineering advancement programs.

• 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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

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