Software Engineer II [Embedded / Radar], Onsite

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 75,800 - 144,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Software Engineer II in El Segundo, CA, to join their Gen4 Tactical Airborne Radar product development team. This role involves developing real-time embedded software, contributing throughout the software development lifecycle, and working collaboratively across teams.

Candidates should have a degree in STEM and at least 2 years of experience in software development, particularly in C/C++. A U.S. government security clearance is needed, and the position offers a salary range from $75,800 to $144,200 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in software development, preferably in embedded systems.
• Experience coding in C, C++, or ADA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical problems with innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the software development lifecycle.
• Develop real-time embedded software for radar applications.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Embedded systems

RTOS (e.g., VxWorks)

Education

Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Tools

Linux

Agile methodologies

Job description

Software Engineer II [Embedded / Radar] – Role Overview Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Software Engineer II [Embedded / Radar] to be part of their product development team for the Gen4 Tactical Airborne Radar group.

Responsibilities

• Work on technical problems and provide innovative solutions, with minimal guidance.
• Contribute at all phases of the software development lifecycle, including software/hardware integration.
• Develop real‑time embedded software, 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.
• Participate in program and customer meetings/reviews.
• Support the team leads as needed regarding technical decision making and problem resolution.
• Help to ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Support 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.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 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.
• 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 – Preferred

• Current DoD Secret and Top Secret Clearance.
• Introductory experience with design, code, integration, and test of software into a large software baseline and large system.
• Proven ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance.
• Experience developing radar software applications.
• Experience working in an agile/scrum team hyper‑collaborative team environment using typical agile‑oriented tool suite.
• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary range: $75,800 – $144,200 USD.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match and other standard benefits per company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.