Software Engineer I, Gen4 Airborne Radar

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RTX is seeking an early-career software engineer to develop real-time embedded software for radar systems at our El Segundo, CA campus. You will contribute across the software development lifecycle, from design through integration, testing and delivery with guidance from senior engineers.

The role requires a STEM degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience, plus the ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with <2 years of relevant experience.
• Development experience coding in C/C++/ADA or related languages/tools.
• Experience with UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks or other RTOS.
• Experience in an agile/scrum team environment.
• Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Work on technical problems and provide innovative solutions with guidance as needed.
• Work through the SW development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration.
• Develop RT embedded software for radar modes and capabilities.
• Assist in investigating issues and developing solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and participate in program reviews.

Skills

C/C++/ADA

RTOS

Agile

Education

STEM degree

Tools

UNIX

Linux

Windows

VxWorks

Job description

Raytheon Values

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

What You Will Do

• Work on technical problems and provide innovative solutions, with guidance as needed.
• Work at all phases of the SW development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration.
• Develop RT embedded SW, specifically pertaining to various radar modes and capabilities.
• Utilize investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop solutions.
• Work with teams across multiple disciplines, internal and external.
• Join program and customer meetings/reviews.
• Support the team leads as needed regarding technical decision making, problem resolution.
• Help to ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, quality.
• Support of system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as needed.
• Must be able to obtain "special access programs" (SAP/SAR) for continuation of employment.

Work Location: Onsite at our El Segundo, CA Campus

Qualifications you must have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Development experience coding in C/C++/ADA or related languages/tools.
• Experience working on UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks or other RTOS.
• Experience working in an agile/scrum team hyper-collaborative team environment using typical agile oriented tool suite.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret U.S. security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Introductory Experience with design, code, integration, and test of software into a large software baseline and large system.
• Current DoD Secret and Top Secret Clearance Experience developing Radar Software applications.
• Direct experience with Agile methodologies.
• Analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot tool and system operation performance issues.
• Experience with large complex systems such as airborne radars.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available
• 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.

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Contract and Work Location

This position requires a security clearance. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 62,900 USD - 119,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , 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 https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.