Sr Software Engineer - Airborne Radar Systems, Onsite

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTX Employee Scholar Program

401(k) plan with matching

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for embedded radar software in El Segundo, CA. You will design, develop, and test software for airborne radar systems, supporting integration with hardware and debugging performance-critical code.

The role requires a Bachelor's in STEM, 5+ years in software, and experience with C/C++, RTOS environments, and DoD-related workflows. Security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5 years of relevant software experience.
• Development experience in C, C++, ADA or related languages/tools.
• Experience UNIX/Linux/Windows/RTOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software for embedded radar applications.
• Support integration and verification on airborne radar hardware.
• Write documentation covering system architecture and design specifications.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to implement modifications.

Skills

C/C++/ADA programming

Real-time embedded software

Troubleshooting & debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Subversion

VxWorks

Green Hills

Job description

Senior Software Engineer [Embedded / Radar]

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Sensors: Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer [Embedded / Radar] to be part of their product development teams for the Airborne Radar Systems group to work one or more of the following key areas:

• DevOps Support
• Software Build Manager
• Air‑to‑Air Radar Software Engineer
• Air‑to‑Ground Radar Software Engineer

What you will do

The Gen 4 Airborne Radar Department mission is to provide world class Software for our customers’ wide array of RF products for airborne radar applications. Our software capabilities include software requirement development, design, modeling/simulation, real‑time embedded, signal processing and data processing, infrastructure software, software testing, integration, and verification. Gen 4 Airborne Radar SW team in El Segundo CA is looking to add a Software Engineer to their F/A‑18 development team. Design, develop, and test software based on software trouble reports in an agile/waterfall, collaborative environment, delivering builds for the APG‑79 radar. Support system integration of software on hardware. Support Development and Production software development for F/A‑18 Next‑Gen roadmap activities. Demonstrate critical thinking skills, the ability to thrive in small, empowered teams, and an intense desire to directly enable our customers’ success. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments. Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications. Participate in program execution and continuous improvement. Work collaboratively with multiple engineering disciplines to analyze, implement, and test system modification requests to the existing system baseline. Work Location: Onsite at our El Segundo, CA Campus. Must be able to obtain “special access programs” (SAP/SAR) for continuation of employment.

Qualifications you must have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant software experience. Development experience coding in C, C++, ADA or related languages/tools across phases of SDLC. Experience working on UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, Green Hills or other RTOS. Active and transferable U.S. Government issued 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

Current Top Secret Clearance. Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams. Development experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW, etc.). Experience designing & implementing radar modes & algorithms, signal processing, target detection, and tracking. Experience with Networks (software and hardware). Experience developing near‑real‑time, embedded SW. Experience with git. Experience with embedded or low‑level software development, including OS‑adjacent or hardware‑interfacing work. Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure such as Jenkins, Subversion, or similar. Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test‑Driven Development Methodologies. Experience with the DevOps Pipeline. Experience managing software builds. Experience developing Air‑to‑Air Radar Software. Experience developing Air‑to‑Ground Radar Software. Experience developing embedded software for sensors, algorithm development, signal or data processing preferred. Experience with DoD & related System/SW Architectures and messaging standards (e.g. OMS, SOSA, Link‑16, etc). Experience with production‑level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets. Experience with full lifecycle SW development of high‑TRL systems. Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high‑TRL systems.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Some of our employee benefits include:

• 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.

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)

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

Secure Hiring Process

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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

Location and Role Type

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.