Software Engineer II, Onsite

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer II to join our product development teams. The role involves supporting the software development life cycle across concept, design, development, integration, and testing, for military and commercial programs.

You will work with Systems Engineers to craft solutions aligned with end-user needs and operational requirements, including real-time applications in C++ on RTOS environments, with scripting in

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in C++ on Linux, VxWorks, or other RTOS.
• Experience developing, testing, and integrating real-time C++ software.
• Scripting experience with Shell/Perl/Python.

Responsibilities

• Supports all aspects of the software development life cycle within a multi-disciplined team.
• Supports both new and legacy military and commercial programs from concept to maintenance.
• Develops and applies solutions to complex software integration problems.
• Collaborates with Systems Engineers to address end-user needs and operational requirements.

Skills

C++ design paradigms

Linux

VxWorks

Real-time software

Shell/Perl/Python

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 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: DoD Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world 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 Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Software Engineer II to be part of their product development teams. Raytheon El Segundo, CA Location

What You Will Do:

• Supports all aspects of a software development life cycle as members of a multi-disciplined team.
• This would include supporting new and legacy military and commercial programs from concept and requirements, to design, development, integration, test, and potentially subsequent maintenance tasking.
• Uses and provides creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems.
• Works closely with Systems Engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in C++ design paradigms experience on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real Time Operating Systems.
• Experience in developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C++.
• Experience in computer scripting languages such as Shell/Perl/Python.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Top Secret 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:

• Additional experience in coding using C, C#, Java or closely related software languages.
• Experience working in lab environments with physical hardware (e.g., test benches, simulators).
• Ability to quickly understand and