Principal Software Engineer, Onsite [Radar]

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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 Principal Software Engineer [Embedded / Radar] to be part of their product development team.

What you will do:

• Work on complex technical problems and provide highly innovative solutions.
• Effectively contribute at all phases of the SW development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration
• Develop RT embedded SW, specifically pertaining to various radar mode independent functions and capabilities, using various languages, tools, applications.
• Strong investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop solutions.
• Work effectively with team across multiple disciplines, internal and external
• Effectively contribute to program and customer meetings/reviews
• Support the program leads as needed regarding technical decision making, problem resolution.
• Help to ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, quality.
• Support of system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as needed.
• Contribute to the successful completion of program milestones and customer deliverables
• 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:

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in embedded software development  
• Development experience coding in C/C++/ADA or related languages/tools in radar-development software is required.
• Experience working on UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks or other RTOS
• Experience working in an agile/scrum team hyper-collaborative team environment using typical agile oriented tool suite.
• Experience with design, code, integration, and test of software into a large software baseline and large system
• Clearance: Must have current active DoD Secret Clearance; US Citizenship is mandatory to acquire and maintain Security clearances.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Current Top Secret Clearance
• Experience developing Radar Software applications
• Direct experience with Agile methodologies.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot tool and system operation performance issues.
• Experience with large complex systems such as airborne radars.

Explore our opportunities:  Raytheon El Segundo, CA Location (rtx.com)

What We Offer: Our Culture RTX Careers

• 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.
• Relocation Eligibility for qualified candidates

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 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 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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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