Software Engineer II - Embedded Software

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking an engineer to develop core compute-platform services and orchestration pipelines on Linux environments, including CPU/GPU/accelerator integration. You will work on containerized runtimes, CI/CD, and performance profiling in an Agile setting.

The role requires a STEM degree and 2+ years in systems-level programming, with security clearance eligibility and U.S. citizenship. Location is McKinney, TX, onsite with relocation potential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop software components that provide core compute-platform services, including data transport, scheduling, and processing orchestration.
• Implement and maintain frameworks enabling scalable, high-throughput, and low-latency processing pipelines.
• Support definition and documentation of platform interfaces, APIs, and data flows under guidance from senior engineers.
• Integrate software across Linux-based compute nodes and heterogeneous processing environments (CPU/GPU/accelerators).
• Manage and configure Linux OS environments and containerized runtime systems (Docker/Podman) to support platform deployment and operation.
• Participate in Agile development activities and CI/CD pipeline operations.
• Assist in performance profiling and optimization of compute workloads.
• Troubleshoot software issues within multi-process or distributed compute environments.
• Contribute to improvements in platform tools, workflows, and software development practices.

Skills

C/C++/Rust

Linux development

CI/CD / DevSecOps

Security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Docker/Podman

Container security

CMake/Conan

Job description

What You Will Do

• Develop software components that provide core compute-platform services, including data transport, scheduling, and processing orchestration
• Implement and maintain frameworks enabling scalable, high-throughput, and low-latency processing pipelines
• Support definition and documentation of platform interfaces, APIs, and data flows under guidance from senior engineers
• Integrate software across Linux-based compute nodes and heterogeneous processing environments (CPU/GPU/accelerators)
• Manage and configure Linux OS environments and containerized runtime systems (Docker/Podman) to support platform deployment and operation
• Participate in Agile development activities and CI/CD pipeline operations
• Assist in performance profiling and optimization of compute workloads
• Troubleshoot software issues within multi-process or distributed compute environments
• Contribute to improvements in platform tools, workflows, and software development practices

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker/Podman and container security practices
• Understanding of Linux OS security, SELinux/AppArmor, or secure configuration hardening
• Experience with secure coding practices, vulnerability mitigation, or dependency scanning
• Familiarity with CMake, Conan, and/or Artifactory
• Experience with NVIDIA GPU drivers, CUDA, or accelerated computing
• Experience supporting HW/SW integration in lab environments
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms (x86_64, aarch64) or real-time kernels (RedHawk)
• Experience with kernel-level development, device drivers, or KO modules
• Familiarity with PCIe, UART, SPI/BPI, or other I/O interfaces
• Experience with Ethernet, IP/TCP/UDP, or network interface development
• Exposure to MIL-STD-1553, Camera Link, or CoaXPress
• Experience with Yocto, Petalinux, DeviceTree, GRUB, or U-Boot
• Familiarity with VPX/SOSA hardware architectures, SBCs, or EO/IR sensor systems
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret 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, including company holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent upon level and coverage)
• Annual incentive compensation programs not guaranteed, dependent upon performance

Salary

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, 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Additional Information

We Are RTX 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.

Location: McKinney, TX.

The position is onsite at our campus in beautiful McKinney, TX. https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location Welcome to Raytheon in McKinney, TX - YouTube

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.

Location Information: This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful McKinney, TX. https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location