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# Software Engineer (Embedded)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Marlborough, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $57,200.0 - $108,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Linux, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Traceability, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Multithreading, Scripting
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3--1001-Boston-Post-Rd--BLDG-3/Software-Engineer--Embedded-_01887664

## 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 an engineering position for an individual with educational and/or professional experience/interest in the development of solutions to radar systems. 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., * Experience in C++ software application development

 * Experience in the software development lifecycle
 * Experience working in a collaborative team environment that requires communication with other engineering disciplines
 * 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)

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience with embedded software development for VxWorks RTOS or Linux
 * Experience in software collaboration environments and secure coding practices
 * Experience in requirements traceability and requirements-based testing
 * Python Scripting

## Description

* Software growth and sustainment activities for legacy radar systems, to involve software updates, troubleshooting, and maintenance
 * Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams for a unified solution
 * Work with C/C++ code in a multithreaded environment
 * Improve code quality by performing code reviews and good software practice
 * Participate in software development lifecycle through requirements, software design, code, unit test, integration, verification, and in some cases field work