Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Linux and VxWorks real‑time software development on a wide range of embedded multi‑threaded platforms, integrating with custom hardware, implementation of high‑performance embedded solutions, middleware, and implementation of control, detection, and tracking algorithms developed by the systems engineering team.
• Design, develop, implement, test, debug and integrate high‑performance embedded real‑time software within heterogeneous systems composed of multiple processor types and FPGAs, with external sensor and control interfaces for deployed DoD real‑time software systems hosted on embedded hardware.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team testing contributions and analyzing performance.
• Integrate developed components into a larger system in preparation for real‑world testing and deployment.
• Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.

Key Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience; or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required on day one.
• Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C/C++ Software, High Performance Computer Systems, Embedded Real‑Time Sensors and Control Applications, Software Architecture Design and Implementation.
• Experience using embedded Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.).
• Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software.
• Proficiency using C/C++.
• Willing to travel 10% to 15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ada programming language.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing algorithms and software.
• Knowledge of linear algebra concepts.
• Experience using the VSIPL high performance vector library or another vector processing library.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or optimizing algorithms in C/C++.
• Experience with real‑time processing optimization.

Benefits

Robust total rewards package including compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs; parental leave (including paternal), flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, child/adult backup care, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, paid time off, and holidays.

Location

Onsite at Middletown, RI headquarters. Relocation assistance available.

Salary

Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD.

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, 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.