
Senior C/C++ Software Development Engineer
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Tewksbury, MA, USASenior
Base Salary
$87k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain C and C++ software applications for complex real-time systems.
- Collaborate with software developers, system architects, and product leads to define and implement features and ensure system integration and scalability.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency.
- Write and maintain software architecture and design documentation.
- Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best practices.
- Stay current with C/C++ technologies and support occasional travel or off-hours testing as needed.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience are typically required.
- Experience developing complex systems and applications using C/C++.
- Experience with embedded systems, real-time systems, or large-scale applications.
- Experience with a Unix/Linux operating system.
- U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date.
- Preferred qualifications include an active Secret security clearance; knowledge of data structures, algorithms, software design, high-concurrency, and distributed systems; and experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization.
- Preferred experience includes network communication protocols, tcsh, csh, bash, Git, ClearCase, software debuggers, VxWorks, and Integrity.
Benefits
- Exclusive onsite work in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, with an optional 9/80 schedule.
- Relocation assistance is available.
- Potential benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Eligible employees may receive access to the Employee Scholar Program and annual incentive compensation programs.
- The role is performed in a SCIF and may require occasional second- or third-shift testing.
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.