RTX
Aerospace and Defense
PrincipalSoftwareEngineer
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“Principal Software Engineer at RTX. Skills: Software Development, DevSecOps, Agile Methods. Develop robust and scalable software in C++. Run Linux operating systems”
Industry & Context.
Problem solvers
Active U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree and 5 years of relevant experience, C++ application code development and Linux/Unix experience, DevSecOps tooling and culture experience, Software development in a team environment experience, Active and transferable Secret U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship
Nice to Have
Radar domain knowledge, Embedded software development knowledge, Modeling and Simulation knowledge, ASIC and/or Firmware development experience, Real-time, multi-threaded software development experience, Agile development methods experience, Scrum Master or Product Owner experience, Breadth of software tools familiarity, Problem-solving ability, Excellent oral and written communication skills
What You'll Do.
Develop robust and scalable software in C++
Run Linux operating systems
Lead by example within a team
Oversee work of others
Review work of others
Develop DevSecOps tooling
Maintain DevSecOps tooling
Participate on cross-functional team
Perform analysis of radar data
Plan work of a small team
Provide feedback to team members
Support software integration
Lead software integration
Support verification activities
Lead verification activities
Participate in brainstorming sessions
Contribute ideas to technology
Contribute ideas to algorithms
Contribute ideas to products
Contribute ideas to teaming
Work in a team environment
Understand end-user requirements
Translate requirements into technical solution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional team; Product teams; Design teams
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Agile development methods, Scrum, Automated testing, Continuous integration
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-06-05 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WH ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING H BLDG **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:** Secret - Current **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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. As part of the Software Engineering Space and Air Center team, you will be an integral part of helping Raytheon further our vision to be the global leader in core and next-generation defense and security solutions. By any measure, Raytheon is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on developing mission-driven, world-class talent. The result is a workforce that takes pride in the company and consistently delivers superior solutions. Raytheon has an opportunity for a **Principal Software Engineer** to join our **Surveillance Sensor Radio Frequency (RF) Solutions Engineering Team** in the **Dallas****area
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