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# Principal Radar Mode Software Developer - Gen4 Airborne Radar with Security Clearance

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,300.0 - $224,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Unix, Linux, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, VxWorks, Data Processing
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5948841980

## About the Role

* Must be able to obtain "special access programs" (SAP/SAR) for continuation of employment. Qualifications you must have: * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
 * Development experience coding in C/C++/ADA or related languages/tools in radar-development software is required.
 * Experience working on UNIX, Linux, Windows, VxWorks or other RTOS
 * Experience working in an agile/scrum team hyper-collaborative team environment using typical agile oriented tool suite.
 * Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: * Current DoD Secret and Top Secret Clearance
Experience developing Radar Software applications

 * Experience with design, code, integration, and test of software into a large software baseline and large system
 * Knowledge and experience with Radar SW Architecture, Signal or Data processing, including RF SP techniques, adv mathematical algorithms, analytic techniques and simulations
 * Direct experience with Agile methodologies.
 * Proven analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot tool and system operation performance issues.
 * Experience with large complex systems such as airborne radars. What We Offer: * A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
 * Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
 * Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. * Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

## Description

* Effectively contribute at all phases of the SW development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration
 * Develop RT embedded SW, specifically pertaining to various radar modes and capabilities.
 * Utilize expert level investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop solutions.
 * Work effectively with team across multiple disciplines, internal and external
 * Effectively contribute to program and customer meetings/reviews
 * Support the program leads as needed regarding technical decision making, problem resolution.
 * Perform Technical leadership roles for multiple key tasks or line items on programs
 * Mentor multiple engineers on programs in areas of knowledge and expertise
 * Help to ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, quality.
 * Support of system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as needed.
 * Contribute significantly to the successful completion of program milestones and customer deliverables
 * Work Location: Onsite at our El Segundo, CA Campus