Software Engineering Section/Technical Lead

RTX (Raytheon); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) matching

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Section/Technical Lead with deep knowledge of real-time embedded systems, advanced algorithms, and system-level integration. You will manage software staffing, performance management, and maintain consistent execution across multiple fast-moving software baselines.

Coordinate with systems and cross-functional leads to support integration, verification, and delivery of multiple simultaneous efforts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science/Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Experience implementing real‑time algorithms and validating embedded SW/HW integration.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical contributor and Section Lead for software staffing, performance, and delivery across multiple baselines.
• Review code, validate algorithm behavior, and promote engineering discipline with clear rationale.
• Coordinate with systems and cross‑functional leads to support integration, verification, and delivery of concurrent efforts.
• Manage section staffing, workload balancing, and workforce planning to maintain a strong engineering organization.
• Coach and develop engineers to grow talent and maintain high engineering capabilities.

Skills

Embedded systems

Real-time algorithms

Technical leadership

Staffing management

Performance coaching

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Section/Technical Lead with deep knowledge of real‑time embedded systems, advanced algorithms, and system‑level integration.

Raytheon El Segundo, CA Location

What You Will Do

Serve as both a senior technical contributor and a Section Lead responsible for managing software engineering staffing, talent development, performance management, and maintaining consistent execution across multiple fast‑moving software baselines. Provide senior technical leadership by delegating, reviewing, and guiding engineering work to ensure disciplined implementation of key embedded system algorithms. Review code, validate algorithm behavior, and drive strong engineering practices through clear technical rationale and continuous improvement. Coordinate with systems and cross‑functional leads to support integration, verification, and delivery of multiple simultaneous efforts. Manage section staffing, workload balancing, and long‑term workforce planning, ensuring a healthy and well‑supported engineering organization. Perform performance management, coaching, and career development to grow talent and maintain strong engineering capabilities. Champion engineering discipline excellence through process ownership, best‑practice promotion, inclusive culture building, and stable leadership across programs. Work onsite in El Segundo, CA

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience implementing and validating real‑time algorithms and supporting SW/HW integration on embedded platforms.
• Experience collaborating with different stakeholders.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with EO/IR or sensor‑based targeting systems.
• Familiarity with agile processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and automated testing methods.
• Experience coordinating across multiple product lines or quick‑reaction capability programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to translate technical considerations to clear, actionable guidance.
• Proven effectiveness in rapid‑execution, multi‑baseline programs.

What We Offer

• The RTX Employee Scholar Program pays for tuition, academic fees and books for undergraduate and graduate study at approved educational institutions
• 401(k) plan that offers a broad range of investment options. For eligible employees, we will match up to 4% of your savings to help you build financial security
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to accommodate work/life balance including many with every other Friday off

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224

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.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , 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