RTX

2 weeks ago

Principal Software Engineer

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Job Summary

Build and maintain complex software systems for the Patriot air defense program, working across the full software development lifecycle. Design and develop high-performance applications in C/C++ for embedded, real-time, and large-scale environments, collaborating with system architects and product leads to deliver new capabilities. Troubleshoot, optimize, and document solutions, participate in code reviews, and occasionally support off-hours testing in a SCIF onsite environment.

Location: Concord

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C and C++ for complex systems.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features with system integration and scalability.
•Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency.
•Write and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system architecture and design specifications.
•Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 107,500 - 204,500 annually

Perks:MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance401k MatchParental LeavePaid LeaveRelocation

Key Requirements

•Typically requires a bachelor’s in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
•Experience developing complex systems and applications using C/C++ (and Java or other object-oriented languages).
•Experience with embedded systems, real-time systems, or large-scale applications.
•Experience with a Unix/Linux operating system.

Experience:8+ yearsEmbedded systemsReal-time systems

Education:Bachelor's in STEM

Skills:Attention to detailCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationContinuous improvement

Tech Stack:CC++JavaUnixLinuxMultithreadingMemory managementPerformance optimizationData structuresAlgorithmsNetwork communication protocolsTcshCshBashGitClearcaseSoftware debuggersVxWorksIntegrityAgile

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

RTX

Designs, manufactures, and services aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Arlington, United States

Founded: 2020

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