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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Assembly Language, VoIP, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Data Security, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Security Software, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), VxWorks, Software Organization, Bare Metal, Cacti, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-software-engineer-phoenix-az--5706bcdc-834d-4d57-9b78-e4d2c46602c4 ## About the Role * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. * Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C++ Software, Embedded Software Security, 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 * Active and transferrable final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. Qualifications We Prefer * Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and relating it to software function * Familiarity with reading firmware source like VHDL or Verilog * Familiarity with assembly language in at least one processor/controller family * Experience using lab instruments like power-supplies, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers * Experience with developing device drivers for bare-metal and/or OS applications, Adjudication, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Agile Programming Methodologies, Architectural Design, Assembly Language, Avionics, C++ Programming Language, Cacti Graphing Tool, Computer Firmware, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Electricity, Embedded Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Financial Control, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet of Things, Internet/IP Telephony, Laboratory, Life Insurance, Linux Operating System, Logic Analyzer, Mathematics, Oscilloscope, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Quality Metrics, RTX, Realtime Operating System, Rehabilitation Act, Research & Development (R&D), Robotics, Schematics, Security Architecture, Security Clearance, Security Software, Software Architecture Design, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, State Government, System Integration (SI), Telecommunications, Test Plan/Schedule, Testability, Testing, United States Citizen, VHDL Hardware Description Language ## Description Our Senior Embedded Software Engineer is a technical position that works in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to architect, design, implement, test, debug, and deploy Software for Firmware (FPGA) and Hardware solutions that meet current and next generation autonomous avionics systems' needs. Working with a cross-discipline team, the candidate must have experience developing, testing, and integrating software for edge or embedded devices and/or subsystems (like telecom, medical, IoT, automotive, or robotics) where hardware operation, time critical function, functional reliability, mission assurance, and safety might be major concerns. The successful candidate will work with Product Owners, Chief Engineers, Management and other IPT members using Lean and/or Agile practices to ensure that embedded software is designed and developed to reliably operate toward the intended functions. This position is within the Effectors Center of the Software organization, and is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Do * Architecting, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging integrated embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of firmware and hardware. * Working within a cross-discipline team to define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, testability, and guaranteed, measurable quality. * Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff. * Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews. * Ability to obtain program access. 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