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# Software Engineer II - RDPL - Onsite (San Diego)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,800.0 - $144,200.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Software, Systems Integration, Scripting, Real Time Systems, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Git, Containerization, Linux Development, Kubernetes, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/711F44B8853B4B6E87E54887C078216C/job/

## About the Role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date., Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.

 * Proficiency in C++ and Object-Oriented Design (OOD).
 * Experience with Linux development environments and DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Jira, Git).
 * Strong problem-solving skills and a self-motivated approach to debugging and fixing complex software issues.
 * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance., * Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and visualization of test runs.
 * Familiarity with Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman) for build and test environments.
 * Hands-on experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash) for automation and testing.
 * Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and system software design.
 * Exposure to radar systems, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), or real-time embedded software.
 * Desire to stay updated with new technologies and grow into technical leadership or software architecture roles.

## Description

* Collaborate with Scrum teams to design, develop, and troubleshoot tactical radar software in a DevSecOps environment.
 * Design, code, and maintain robust C++ software for real-time applications, ensuring high reliability.
 * Execute software integration testing (SWIT) and root-cause analysis using Jenkins and Linux-based tools.
 * Develop scripts (Python, Bash, or Perl) to automate testing, log analysis, and system integration tasks.
 * Contribute to architectural decisions and technical reviews, actively growing your skills in system-level design.


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