Sr Software Engineer - Gen4 Radar - F18 Software Development & Integration

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 company match up to 4

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Gen4 Tactical Airborne Radar group in El Segundo, CA. You will design, develop, and test software for the APG-79 radar and support system integration on hardware.

You will collaborate in small, empowered teams, troubleshoot and optimize code for performance while producing documentation and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of software experience.
• Experience coding in C, C++, ADA across the SDLC.
• Experience on UNIX, Linux, Windows, RTOS (VxWorks/Green Hills).
• Active and transferable U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• MUST obtain SAP/SAR access for continuation of employment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software based on trouble reports in an agile/waterfall, delivering builds for the APG-79 radar.
• Support system integration of software on hardware.
• Support Development and Production software for F/A-18 roadmap activities.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and collaboration in small, empowered teams.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency.
• Write and maintain documentation including system architecture and design specifications.
• Participate in program execution and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines on system modification requests.

Skills

C/C++

ADA

UNIX/Linux

RTOS

Security clearance

US citizenship

SAP/SAR access

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Subversion

CI/CD tools

VxWorks

Green Hills

Job description

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.

Position

Senior Software Engineer – Gen4 Tactical Airborne Radar group, working SW development and integration for F18 Program area at Raytheon Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA.

What you will do

• 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.

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 Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience working on UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, Green Hills or other Real Time Operating Systems.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain "special access programs" (SAP/SAR) for continuation of employment.

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 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

• 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 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.

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.

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.

Work Location: Onsite at our El Segundo, CA Campus.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret. Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

About RTX

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.