Senior Software Engineer – High Energy Laser (HEL) Embedded Software

Date Posted:

2026-11-13



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:

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Join our team as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer - High Energy Laser (HEL), where you will play a critical role in supporting all aspects of the software development lifecycle. This position involves working on both new and legacy military and commercial programs, from concept and requirements to design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance. You will collaborate closely with systems engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop creative solutions for complex technical challenges while keeping end-user and operational needs in mind.

What You Will Do

• Develop, test, and integrate real-time software applications written in C++ for embedded systems.
• Design and implement software solutions using object-oriented programming principles and C++ design paradigms.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of software on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real-Time Operating Systems.
• Utilize computer scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, or Python for automation and development tasks.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure seamless integration of software with physical hardware, including test benches and simulators.
• Provide technical solutions to complex system and software integration challenges.
• Support Agile software development processes, including Scrum techniques and DevSecOps pipeline implementation.
• Participate in occasional business-related travel to support program needs.
• This job is onsite in McKinney, TX; applicants must be in the area or willing to relocate to it.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications in C++ on Linux, VxWorks, and other Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Experience applying object-oriented programming paradigms and C++ design principles, and coding in C, C#, Java, or closely related software languages.
• Experience using Shell, Perl, and Python scripting languages and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Additional experience in coding using Ada language.
• Experience working in lab environments with physical hardware (e.g., test benches, simulators).
• Experience with product development using Scrum techniques in an Agile software development process.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipeline implementation, including Static Code Analysis, Automated Build, and Automated Test techniques using continuous integration/continuous delivery with a Test-Driven Development approach.
• Hands-on experience with Git or BitBucket for version control and GitLab/BitBucket for repository management.
• Experience developing in CUDA to accelerate compute-intensive workloads on Nvidia GPUs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.

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 Offered Based On Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
  • 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.
  • Clearance Information: 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
  • Location Information: This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful McKinney, TX. https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location
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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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