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
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.
- Experience with DevSecOps pipeline implementation and use, including Static Code Analysis, Automated Build, and Automated Test techniques using continuous integration/continuous delivery with Test-Driven Development approach.
- Hands-on experience with Git for version control and GitLab for repository management.
- Experience translating Matlab algorithms into C++ source code.
- Understanding of Terrain Following/Terrain Avoidance systems.
- Experience developing and integrating software for a large Radar or other sensor system.
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 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.
- 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
- Welcome to Raytheon in McKinney, TX - YouTube
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.
