RTX develops aerospace and defense solutions that support national security and allied missions. The Software Engineer I will design, code, integrate, test, and verify real-time embedded software and firmware for missiles, launchers, radars, and naval fire control systems while collaborating with systems, hardware, and project engineering teams.
Assist in the derivation of software requirements, architecture design, implementation, and verification of real-time embedded software and application tools
Design, code, test, and integrate high-reliability software solutions utilizing C, C++, and object-oriented programming methodologies
Execute hardware-software integration, bench debugging, and testing on embedded targets and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments
Participate actively in internal peer code reviews, software component design reviews, and technical trade studies
Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and project managers to align requirements, constraints, and interface definitions
Follow established software engineering processes and configuration management practices to deliver robust, mission-critical work products
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
Experience developing, building, or debugging software applications utilizing C, C++, or another object-oriented programming language
Experience with hardware-software integration, embedded system testing, or bench-level software debugging
Experience developing software using object-oriented principles and the practical application of common data structures and algorithms
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
Preferred
Experience with embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or embedded Linux) or device driver development
Hands-on experience developing low-level code for microcontrollers, microprocessors, or development boards (e.g., ARM, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Knowledge of systems software design, operating system architectures, and assembly language
Experience utilizing modeling tools, simulation environments, or scripting languages (such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or LabVIEW)
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation or FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog
Familiarity with modern software development workflows, version control (such as Git), and Agile methodologies
Exposure to machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) or scientific data processing tools (NumPy, Pandas)
Experience creating formal technical documentation, such as architecture diagrams, interface control documents, or API specifications
Previous internship or research experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability embedded software engineering
Benefits
Relocation, if eligible
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
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
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
