Sr Principal Embedded Real-Time Software Developer/Integrator

Talon
Tucson, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tucson, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Computer Engineering
Software Debugging
Embedded Software
Firmware
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Real-Time Operating Systems
Software Requirements Analysis
Systems Architecture
Systems Integration
Information Technology

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Principal Embedded Real-Time Software Developer/Integrator to support the development of next-generation autonomous avionics systems. At Raytheon, we pride ourselves on cultivating a mission-driven workforce that delivers superior solutions and drives technological excellence. Your Role: As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to design, develop, test, and integrate real-time embedded software for systems that include both hardware and FPGA-based firmware. This role is ideal for a technical leader with a deep background in embedded systems and a passion for innovation in complex, high-stakes domains like aerospace, robotics, medical, automotive, or IoT., * Architect, develop, test, and debug embedded real-time software solutions that integrate with firmware and hardware systems.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine system requirements, improve testability, and ensure measurable, high-quality results.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering growth in technical and professional skills.
  • Contribute to program proposals, design reviews (preliminary and critical), and overall system architecture decisions.
  • Apply Agile and Lean development practices in coordination with Product Owners, Chief Engineers, and IPT members.
  • Support and/or lead software integration activities with mission assurance and safety-critical requirements in mind.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Significant experience developing and integrating real-time embedded software in hardware-constrained systems.
  • Experience in at least one of the following industries: defense, aerospace, telecom, robotics, medical devices, automotive, or IoT.
  • Proven ability to lead design efforts and work collaboratively in an IPT environment.
  • Strong understanding of hardware/software integration, firmware interaction, and real-time operating constraints.
  • Ability to obtain program-specific access (U.S. Citizenship required)., * Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including 401k
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • A collaborative work culture focused on innovation and work-life balance.

About the company

Talon is a small business engineering firm providing innovative, end-to-end, rapid-turn solutions to our government and commercial clients. Founded in 2019, Talon employs over 150 Aerospace and Defense engineers and other support staff to solve complex engineering problems for a variety of applications to include aircraft, ballistics, cybersecurity, motorsports, armor development, biological systems, missiles, and warheads. Talon has an office in Tucson, AZ that is providing high fidelity computational models/analysis and technical services support to Fortune 500 companies., © 2026 Careerjet All rights reserved

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