Embedded Software Engineer II

Date Posted:

2026-11-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 ~ 127 John Clarke Rd ~ BBN MIDDLETOWN, Ste 3

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with system design and signal processing algorithm teams to implement, test, and debug high-performance embedded real-time software.
• Integrate production software within systems composed of embedded- and server-based computers, with external sensor and control interfaces.
• Support the real-time evaluation and hardware-in-the-loop testing of production builds in realistic, high-fidelity mission scenarios.
• Help optimize system architecture and execution frameworks to achieve the highest possible computational performance on embedded hardware platforms.

What You Will Learn:

• Undersea Systems: Gain exposure to a wide variety of advanced undersea sensor systems, deployed hardware platforms, and test methodologies.
• Cross-Functional System Integration: Learn how large-scale, complex sensor suites integrate real-time software with complex physical hardware environments.
• Technical Teamwork: Grow your expertise by participating in architectural decisions and working with senior engineering talent within complex project lifecycles.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 2 years of professional experience, or an Advanced Degree.
• Software Background: experience using C/C++ to create software that executes in real-time.
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to support field testing, system evaluations, and customer integration events.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Systems Background: Experience using embedded- and server-based Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Linux, Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, etc.).
• Hardware Background: Hands-on experience using and/or programming low-level computer system components such as single-board computers, computer backplanes, reflective memory, network switches, network interface cards, and/or other plug-in peripheral hardware components.
• Signal Processing Foundation: Knowledge of core signal processing concepts.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Work Location: Onsite - Middletown, RI

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

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

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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