Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer - Remote Opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking an Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer to join our team at Raytheon Technologies. This remote position offers you the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense and aerospace systems, contributing to a safer, more secure world. As part of our Embedded Software Engineering team, you will develop mission-critical real-time systems that support advanced technologies across radar, missile systems, avionics, and more.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain real-time embedded software and firmware.
• Implement software in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Support integration across hardware, firmware, and system-level components.
• Participate in requirements analysis, architecture, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Debug and optimize performance on embedded platforms (RTOS, bare-metal, or Linux).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, electrical, and test engineers.
• Contribute to verification, validation, and system integration activities.
• Follow established software development lifecycle (SDLC) and configuration management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Experience must be full-time professional experience (internships and coursework do not count).
• Experience with C/C++ development for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with real-time systems, RTOS, embedded Linux, or bare-metal environments.
• U.S. Citizenship is required (role requires ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance).

Nice to Have

• Experience with embedded processors, SoCs, or microcontrollers (e.g., ARM).
• Knowledge of signal processing, networking, or control systems.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and lab testing equipment.
• Familiarity with tools such as Git, Jira, Jenkins, or similar.
• Exposure to FPGA, DSP, or high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, etc.).
• Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and technical leadership.
• Mission-driven work with real-world impact.
• Relocation assistance is available to hired candidates.
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