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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - RDPL - Onsite - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Fullerton, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,500.0 - $181,700.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Nvidia CUDA, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Software, Systems Integration, Scripting, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Git, Containerization, Linux Development, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CA-FULLERTON-675--1801-Hughes-Dr--BLDG-675/Senior-Software-Engineer---RDPL---Onsite_01878045 ## About the Role Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, 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 of 5 years of prior relevant experience. * 5+ years of software engineering experience, focused on real-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for radar or similar RF domains. * Proficiency in C++ and Object-Oriented Design (OOD). * Deep understanding of radar signal processing theory, math, and numerical libraries (e.g., I/Q data, filtering, FFTs, MKL, CUDA). * Experience with Linux development environments, DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Jira, Git), and scripting (Python, Perl, or Bash) for automation. * Self-motivated problem solver with proven success debugging 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. Qualifications We Prefer * Technical leadership experience with software development teams. * Advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system software design. * Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and test run visualization. * Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman) for build and test environments. * Demonstrated desire to explore new technologies and grow into a Software Architect role. ## Description * Collaborate with Scrum teams to design, develop, and maintain embedded C++ DSP software for tactical radar systems across high-performance CPU and GPU platforms. * Translate complex radar system requirements and mathematical models into robust, real-time software within embedded Linux environments. * Execute Software Integration Testing (SWIT), troubleshoot hard-to-reproduce defects using Jenkins logs and debugging tools, and drive root-cause analysis. * Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash, or Perl) for testing pipelines, log analysis, and system integration tasks. * Mentor junior engineers and guide technical planning, code reviews, and architectural decisions. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023)