Principal Software Engineer [Embedded]

Date Posted:

2025-02-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the front lines as we trailblaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation and chart a course to a tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating.

Electronic Warfare division in Goleta, CA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer [Embedded] to be an active participant on the software development team, working with cutting edge technologies in products that protect our warfighter.  

What you will do:

• Participate in software design and development, as well as supporting system integration and test, all using the established Raytheon engineering processes and practices.
• Applying and developing advanced methodologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts related to EW algorithms and embedded processing for real time systems.
• The individual may also be called upon to provide flight test and field support, which offers the engineer unique insights into the importance our EW products have to the warfighter.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined team where there are experienced engineers to provide mentoring and support.
• Use modular design approaches and/or agile software development techniques for a high quality, supportable software system.
• Maintain Secret Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems.
• Work onsite at Goleta, CA [relocation eligible]
• Travel and support off-site facilities as needed.

Qualifications you must have:

• Minimum of 8 years professional experience in software development using OO languages.
• Experience with developing, testing, and integrating software using C/C++.
• Experience using software source control tools and automated build environments.
• Experience across all phases of SDLC and working with multi-discipline stakeholders in agile (similar) environment.
• 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.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing software products for Radar or Electronic Warfare domains.
• Experience with embedded system concepts such as preemptive, multitasking real-time OS.
• Experience with OOA/D and UML or similar design language/notation 
• Experience with developing, testing, and integrating software in a DoD environment using C / C++.
• Experience with Software Architecture, signal processing, or related engineering activities  
• Familiarity with Agile or working knowledge of lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Model based development.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility for qualified candidates

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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.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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The salary range for this role is 112,000 USD - 224,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limi