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# Senior Software Engineer (Embedded SW)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, VectorCAST, Requirements Traceability, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, VxWorks, Multithreading, Scripting, Devsecops, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MD-ABERDEEN-APG--6260-Guardian-Gtwy--APG/Senior-Software-Engineer--Embedded-SW-_01885820

## About the Role

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, This is a mid-career engineering position for an individual with educational and/or professional experience/interest in the development of solutions to radar system. The work is highly technical, and the individual will work collaboratively in an agile environment on the software team. The individual will work with C++ code in an embedded multithreaded environment and support integration and test.

The successful candidate must be able to work on individual tasks, sometimes under limited supervision, or with a team to achieve operational targets and must have the ability to communicate and collaborate with parties within and outside of own job function. Eventually the candidate may be responsible for helping to provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within their job area.

If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you., * 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience

 * Experience in C++ software application development in Real Time Embedded Systems
 * Understanding of basic software development principles - configuration control, collaborative development, and formal processes
 * Experience in performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g. anomaly investigation)
 * Experience in DevSecOps
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required after the start date.
 * 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 minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience with real-time multithreading, memory management and performance optimization
 * Experience in software collaboration environments and secure coding practices
 * Experience in requirements traceability, scripting, VxWorks RTOS, VectorCAST
 * Experience with development of solutions to Identification Friend or Foe software Applications
 * Experience with Hardware and Software Integration, Validation & Verification Testing, and Qualification Testing.
 * DevSecOps, Jenkins, and automated build/test methodologies

## Description

* Work on multiple tasks in support of software development
 * Work collaboratively in an agile environment and on programs using the agile lifecycle development
 * Work with C++ code in a multithreaded embedded environment
 * Improve code quality by performing code reviews and good software practice
 * Support integration, verification, and in some cases field work
 * Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams for a unified solution