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RTX

4 days ago

Senior Software Engineer - Technical Lead

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Job Summary

Lead the development of embedded Linux device drivers and kernel modules for VPX/SOSA-based compute platforms in the RAIVEN Compute domain. Provide hands-on technical leadership across low-level hardware/software integration, including board-support packages, platform services, and boot/configuration artifacts. Drive debugging, performance optimization, and secure coding practices (SELinux/AppArmor), coordinating across cross-domain teams within Agile processes using CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and oversee development of Linux kernel modules, device drivers, board-support packages, and low-level platform services for x86_64 and ARM embedded compute platforms.
•Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for hardware interface implementations including PCIe, UART, SPI/BPI, and other mission-critical I/O subsystems.
•Coordinate driver interface definitions and data contracts with Systems, FPGA, Sensor, and Hardware teams to align hardware/software integration points.
•Guide driver integration across heterogeneous processing environments (CPU, GPU, accelerators) to shape how low-level components participate in compute pipelines.
•Drive Agile team execution and integration through CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines, including secure coding and platform security practices.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 86,800 - 165,200 annually

Perks:MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance401kParental LeavePaid LeaveHolidaysEmployee AssistanceLearning Budget

Key Requirements

•Typically requires a degree in 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 in Linux environments.
•Experience with real-time, platform, or low-level system development concepts.
•Experience with CI/CD pipelines and/or DevSecOps practices and working within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).
•Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Experience:5+ yearsEmbedded systemsLinuxDevice driversAgileDevSecOps

Education:

Skills:Technical leadershipArchitectural guidanceDebuggingRoot-cause analysisSecure coding

Tech Stack:LinuxCC++RustX86_64ARMLinux kernelDevice driversKernel modulesBoard-support packagesPCIeMMIOMSI-XDMAUARTSPI/BPIDeviceTreeGRUBU-BootRedHawk

Eligibility

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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