Software Engineer II- Embedded Linux (Onsite)
RTX Corporation30 days ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$69k - $131k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and continuously enhance customized embedded Linux operating system ecosystems.
- Own and maintain build toolchains, kernels, root filesystems, bootloaders, device drivers, and board support packages across varied hardware boards.
- Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery, and ongoing support of embedded Linux software systems.
- Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex hardware-software issues.
- Prepare software builds for simulation environments, reference platforms, and target hardware.
- Use applicable engineering processes and tools, contribute to task estimates, and support product quality and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor-level STEM education and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Relevant experience may be gained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Working knowledge of Linux command-line tools and environments.
- Experience developing or supporting embedded C/C++ applications.
- Familiarity with Python and/or Bash scripting.
- Exposure to hardware integration, board bring-up, or embedded systems development.
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues with standard debugging tools.
- Preferred: Git and SVN experience, Buildroot-based Linux packaging, Linux BSP development, embedded development experience, Agile methodologies, and DevSecOps.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; and optional insurance coverages.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and family-support benefits.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, Employee Scholar Program, and eligible relocation assistance.
- Wellness, fertility, family planning, adoption, autism, employee assistance, virtual healthcare, and elder-care programs.
- The position is primarily onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and may require in-person interview steps; the application window is expected to remain open approximately 40 days.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.