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# Software Engineer II - Embedded Software

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** McKinney, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Nvidia CUDA, Continuous Integration, Data Transport Utility, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Linux System Administration, Network Interface, PCI Express, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Software Vulnerability Management, Serial Peripheral Interface, Software Troubleshooting, Yocto, Selinux, U-Boot, Devsecops, Docker, Artifactory
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9211540/software-engineer-ii-embedded-software

## About the Role

* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
 * Experience in at least one systems-level programming language (e.g., C, C++, or Rust) and developing software in Linux environments.
 * Experience with real-time, platform, or low-level system development concepts.
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and/or DevSecOps practices and working within Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).
 * 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience with Docker/Podman and container security practices
 * Understanding of Linux OS security, SELinux/AppArmor, or secure configuration hardening
 * Experience with secure coding practices, vulnerability mitigation, or dependency scanning
 * Familiarity with CMake, Conan, and/or Artifactory
 * Experience with NVIDIA GPU drivers, CUDA, or accelerated computing
 * Experience supporting HW/SW integration in lab environments
 * Experience with embedded Linux platforms (x86_64, aarch64) or real-time kernels (RedHawk)
 * Experience with kernel-level development, device drivers, or KO modules
 * Familiarity with PCIe, UART, SPI/BPI, or other I/O interfaces
 * Experience with Ethernet, IP/TCP/UDP, or network interface development
 * Exposure to MIL-STD-1553, Camera Link, or CoaXPress
 * Experience with Yocto, Petalinux, DeviceTree, GRUB, or U-Boot
 * Familiarity with VPX/SOSA hardware architectures, SBCs, or EO/IR sensor systems
 * Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.

## Description

* Develop software components that provide core compute-platform services, including data transport, scheduling, and processing orchestration
 * Implement and maintain frameworks enabling scalable, high-throughput, and low-latency processing pipelines
 * Support definition and documentation of platform interfaces, APIs, and data flows under guidance from senior engineers
 * Integrate software across Linux-based compute nodes and heterogeneous processing environments (CPU/GPU/accelerators)
 * Manage and configure Linux OS environments and containerized runtime systems (Docker/Podman) to support platform deployment and operation
 * Participate in Agile development activities and CI/CD pipeline operations
 * Assist in performance profiling and optimization of compute workloads
 * Troubleshoot software issues within multi-process or distributed compute environments
 * Contribute to improvements in platform tools, workflows, and software development practices