Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Software

Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Software organization develops the applications that drive missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems, as well as the integration and test software. These applications integrate firmware, operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control capabilities to complete the mission. The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle.  Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers.  Join our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology. 

Raytheon is seeking a mid‑level Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team supporting development of advanced defense, sensing, and EO/IR systems. This role focuses on Linux‑based compute-platforms, data‑processing frameworks, and hardware/software integration on VPX/SOSA architectures. The ideal candidate has experience building scalable, secure, and mission‑critical software services running on x86_64 and ARM‑based single board computers.

What You Will Do 

• Develop software components that provide core compute‑platform services, including data transport, scheduling, and processing orchestration

• Implement and maintain frameworks enabling scalable, high‑throughput, and low‑latency processing pipelines

• Define platform interfaces, APIs, and data contracts in coordination with Systems, FPGA, Sensor, and Hardware teams

• Integrate software across Linux‑based compute nodes and heterogeneous processing environments (CPU/GPU/accelerators)

• Manage and configure Linux OS environments and containerized runtime systems (Docker/Podman) to support platform deployment and operation

• Participate in Agile development, ensuring high‑quality code integration through CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines

• Conduct performance profiling and optimization for compute workloads and platform services

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in distributed, multi‑process, or multi‑node compute environments

• Contribute to improvements in platform architecture, development tooling, and overall software quality practices

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

• Experience in at least one systems-level programming language (e.g., C, C++, or Rust) and developing software on Linux systems.

• Experience with real-time or low-level system development.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and/or DevSecOps practices, including automated builds, testing, and secure integration workflows and working within Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with container technologies (