Software Engineer II -Algorithms (Onsite)

RTX; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) match

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Algorithms Software Engineer II for its Plano, TX campus. The role focuses on implementing system-level architecture updates and optimizing low-level code for high-performance, real-time applications. You will work with scientists to transform algorithms into efficient C/C++/CUDA code and run tests in HPC environments.

The position requires a Secret security clearance (current/active) and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in real-time/embedded software.
• Experience developing real-time software in C/C++ for Linux.
• Active and transferable Secret clearance required prior to start; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Work with scientists to understand algorithm goals and limitations.
• Optimize software for performance, including parallel processing and GPUs/accelerators.
• Translate algorithms from Python/MATLAB to optimized C/C++/CUDA.
• Model and test algorithms in HPC environments.
• Design, implement, test, and debug real-time software.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams and participate in design reviews.
• Possible travel for customer collaboration.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux

GPU/CUDA

Python

MATLAB

Security clearance

Scrum/Agile

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

Gitlab/Jira

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-30

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: 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.

As a Algorithms Software Engineer II, your role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities – from implementing system-level architecture updates to optimizing low-level code to maximize performance efficiency. This position is for a Software Engineer who has professional experience in the development and implementation of algorithm software for both large-scale HPC environments and highly optimized and performant real-time applications.

What You Will Do

• Work alongside scientists (physicists, mathematicians, signal processing experts, and more) to understand algorithm goals and limitations.
• Optimize software for performance, including parallel processing and leveraging GPUs and other processing accelerators.
• Evolve algorithms originating in Python and MATLAB into optimized C, C++, and CUDA code.
• Model and test new algorithms in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Architect, design, implement, test, and debug integrated real-time software.
• Work within a cross-discipline team.
• Contribute to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Have opportunity (optional) to travel for customer collaboration and community interaction.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance and meanwhile with a Secret clearance you will support meaningful unclassified and collateral tasks.
• This job is onsite in Plano, TX; 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 and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C, C++ or closely related software languages.
• Development experience on Linux-based systems.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start. 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.
• Hands-on experience with Git for version control and Gitlab/Jira for repository and issue management.
• Experience with optimized CUDA programming for Nvidia accelerators.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and other analysis tools.
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

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, and Innovation.
• Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility

Benefits

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.

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.

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.

Role & Clearance Information

• 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.
• 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
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*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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