2026 Full-time - Software Engineer I - Gen4 Airborne Radar - Onsite (CA)

Date Posted:

2025-11-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA323: 2000 E Imperial Hwy Bldg R01 2000 East Imperial Highway Building R01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring 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.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  

Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered who might be looking back?  Well, wonder no more!  Raytheon Engineering in RTX Technologies creates communications and monitoring systems to keep America’s troops safe with real-time data and information.  Our dynamic and diverse engineers develop demanding, trusted, superior solutions to make the world a safer place.

We are looking for Software Engineers to join our Software Engineering team in El Segundo, California, a suburb of Los Angeles.  Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

The Raytheon Software Engineering organization is seeking enthusiastic and highly capable software engineers in programs developing real time embedded software in the Gen 4 Tactical Airborne Radar area.  The ideal candidate will employ Raytheon software development processes.

What you will do:

Work on technical problems and provide innovative solutions, with guidance as needed.

Work at all phases of the SW development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration, dependent on program phase

Develop RT embedded SW, specifically pertaining to various radar modes and capabilities

Some investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop solutions.

Work with teams across multiple disciplines, internal and external

Join program and customer meetings/reviews

Support the team leads as needed regarding technical decision making, problem resolution.

Help to ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, quality.

Support of system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as needed.

Work Location: Onsite at our El Segundo, CA Campus

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships)

Experience developing embedded software utilizing C/C++, ADA, and related tools and applications

Experience integrating real time embedded software

Knowledge in the phases of the software development life-cycle

Knowledge of Software Development Processes

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued clearance.  U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Hardware / software integration experience

Knowledge and Experience with Radar Technology

Experience with developing and integrating software for Radar systems

Experience with Agile and Continuous Integration methodologies

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.  This includes all production employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.  This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas.

Additional Details:

• Please upload a copy of your most recent resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

  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

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 62,000 USD - 118,000 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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