Software Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

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

Holidays

Relocation Offered Based OnEligibility

Job summary

RTX's Surveillance Sensor RF Solutions Engineering Team in Plano, TX is seeking a Software Engineer II to design and implement embedded real-time software in heterogeneous systems with firmware and hardware.

Applicants must hold a Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. Requirements include C++, RTOS/Linux experience, and development with Linux, DevSecOps tooling, and hardware-software integration. This is an onsite Plano role with relocation eligibility.

Qualifications

• STEM degree and minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Real-time software applications in C++ or related languages.
• Experience with Linux, VxWorks, or other RTOS.
• Experience integrating hardware, firmware, and software.
• Active Top Secret U.S. government clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement embedded real-time software in heterogeneous systems.
• Develop or maintain DevSecOps tooling including build pipelines and test automation.
• Collaborate in cross-functional radar data analysis teams.
• Provide feedback from code reviews and support software integration and verification.
• Contribute to brainstorming and translate user requirements into technical solutions.
• Work with product/design teams to derive use cases and deliver practical solutions.
• Tackle difficult problems and deliver on schedule.

Skills

C++

Linux

VxWorks

RTOS

Embedded systems

DevSecOps

GitLab

Education

STEM degree

Tools

GitLab

Artifactory

CI/CD

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE 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: Top Secret - Current 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. 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. Raytheon has an opportunity for a Software Engineer II to join our Surveillance Sensor Radio Frequency (RF) Solutions Engineering Team in Plano, TX. We encourage curious, creative problem solvers to join our team of bright, dedicated software craftspeople in designing and implementing highly innovative systems. You will learn advanced software engineering practices and apply new technologies to develop next generation’s capabilities that help keep our country safe.

What You Will Do

• Architecting, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging integrated embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of firmware and hardware.
• Develop or maintain DevSecOps tooling such as build pipelines, test automation, deployment processes, and configuration management.
• Participate in a cross-functional team performing analysis of radar data.
• Provide feedback to other team members based up a review of their work.
• Support software integration and verification activities.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms, products, and teaming.
• Work in a team environment with the product and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and translate these into a pragmatic and effective technical solution.
• Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule.

This job is onsite in Plano, TX (TX217); applicants must be in the area or willing to relocate to it.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C++ or closely related software languages.
• Development experience on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real Time Operating Systems.
• Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software.
• Active and transferable Top Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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 use, 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 or Artifactory for repository management.

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
• Innovation

Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility

This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful Plano, TX.

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 Plano, TX. https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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
• 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.

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.