Sr. Software Engineer - Battlefield Radar, Onsite
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Job description
This role is for an experienced Software Engineer in developing and deploying software for real-time mission-critical systems. Key responsibilities include:
- Design, implement, and maintain software applications using C/C++ and Python.
- Work within an Agile team to design, develop, test, and deploy software components that support real-time data collection, processing, and user interaction across distributed systems.
- Participate in design and code reviews, configuration management activities, and automated testing within a mature CI/CD environment.
- Collaborate closely with systems, test, and data engineering teams to ensure software components integrate smoothly and support overall system objectives.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and contribute to formal design reviews.
- Some travel to customer sites for the purpose of testing and deployment.
Requirements
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience in C/C++ and Python for application development, data processing, and automation.
- Experience across phases of SDLC including design, code, integration, and test of large system.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance as and when required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience with the requirements development and flow down process.
- Experience with system or subsystem level Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V).
- Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies.
- Development experience on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real Time Operating Systems.
- Experience in radar-domain software development, signal processing, and/or system integration.
- Experience working in lab environments with physical hardware (e.g., test benches, simulators).
- Knowledge of integration and testing of air, land or sea-based mission systems from SIL through flight test.
- Internship or project experience involving data pipelines, AI/ML integration, or cross-domain systems.
- Experience with test automation and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Well-developed communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Active U.S. government-issued security clearance (must be transferable).
Benefits & conditions
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 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 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.