Software Engineer II - Embedded

Date Posted:

2026-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C 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’s 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 has an opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer II - Silent Knight Radar to join our Surveillance Sensor Radio Frequency (RF) Solutions Engineering Team in the Dallas, TX area. We encourage curious, creative problem solvers to join our team of bright, dedicated software craftspeople in designing and implementing highly innovative systems.  You will learn advanced software engineering practices and apply new technologies to develop next generation capabilities and help keep our country safe.

What You Will Do

• Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems.

• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.

• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.

• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering.

• Work on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations.

• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.

• Occasional opportunity for business-related travel

• This job is onsite in McKinney, TX (TX190); applicants must be in the area or willing to relocate to it.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience in developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C++ or closely related software languages.

• Experience in computer scripting languages such as Python/Shell/Perl.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.

• Development experience on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real Time Operating Systems.

• Experience working in lab environments with physical hardware (e.g., test benches, simulators).

• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.

• Experience with product development utilizing the Scrum techniques of the Agile software development process.