Principal Software Engineer, Embedded Control

Date Posted:

2025-12-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL218: 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The PCAS department is seeking an software, embedded control engineer for algorithm development and implementation in a variety of electromechanical control assemblies. 

What You Will Do

• You will help design, implement and verify motor control embedded firmware designs for current and future Control Actuation Systems.

• You will implement digital control algorithms in C/C++ in conjunction with the Controls and Algorithms team.

• Additionally, you will interact with mechanical and electrical design engineers and vendors to optimize hardware designs.

What You Will Learn

• You will have the opportunity to perform hands-on hardware and firmware integration and verification testing in a laboratory environment. 

• Solid understanding of C/C++ development, experience with MATLAB/Simulink and the ability to work with electrical and mechanical hardware. 

• You will have the opportunity to mentor early career engineers.

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 unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in code design, development and/or verification.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.  U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value

• Experience with C/C++ development on any embedded hardware platforms.

• Experience with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink

• Experience of developing firmware or software for safety significant environments including requirements development and traceability, design decomposition and documentation, static code analysis, design to safety critical coding standards such as MISRA-C, test case development, code coverage including modified decision/code coverage (MC/DC), code coverage analysis and formal qualification testing.

• A working understanding of configurable logic (FPGA firmware) and VHDL.

• Experience implementing digital control algorithms in hardware including embedded microcontrollers, digital signal processors, FPGAs and a working understanding of serial communication interfaces, analog to digital converters, and PWM generators.

• Experience working with and integrating hardware.

• Basic understanding of modeling and controls of electric motors and solid background in PMSM motor fundamentals

• Digital and analog signal electronics design, development and verification.

• Use of software/firmware configuration management tools such as GIT, Subversion or similar tools

• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work hands-on in teams.

• Basic proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink

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

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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.

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