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# Software Engineer II

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Marlborough, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Linux, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Traceability, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Multithreading, Scripting, Devsecops
- **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-II_01887353-1

## 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

 * Working knowledge of Linux, Unix, or VxWorks operating 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)
 * 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 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field, * Experience with real-time multithreading, memory management and performance optimization in OS - VxWorks RTOS or Linux
 * Experience in software collaboration environments and secure coding practices
 * Experience in requirements traceability and requirements-based testing.
 * Python Scripting
 * Experience with development of solutions for radar systems and air traffic control
 * Experience with Hardware and Software Integration, Validation & Verification Testing, and Qualification Testing.
 * DevSecOps and Continuous Improvement methodologies

## Description

* Software growth and sustainment activities for legacy radar systems, to involve troubleshooting, maintenance, and patching
 * Work on multiple tasks in support of software development
 * Work collaboratively in an agile environment
 * Work with C++ code in a multithreaded 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