Senior Software Engineer - C/C+, Linux

Date Posted: 2024-09-26

Country: United States of America

Location: RI201: 127 John Clarke Road Middletown, RI, 02842 USA

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Come play a role in our nation’s security while working in a culture that emphasizes innovation, teamwork, self-drive, and technical excellence in a collegial work environment that values creativity and initiative.

Who we are

RTX BBN Technologies (BBN) is an organization that values work/life balance and encourages lifelong learning of new technologies. For over 70 years, scientists and engineers in diverse disciplines at Raytheon BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development, and prototyping. We challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions.

We are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer with C/C++ to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located a stone’s throw from seaside Newport, Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, SW leadership and customer interfacing, Linux software development in real-time multi-threaded platforms, integrating with custom hardware, and integrating with submarine networks, as well as implementation of control, detection, and tracking algorithms. The ideal candidate enjoys a multi-disciplinary role and is comfortable adapting to and identifying new technologies as needed.

This position is an Onsite role .

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop software for deployed DoD Linux real-time software systems hosted on VPX and server-based solutions.
• Develop software and interface specifications for external recorders, sensors, and communication systems. Implementation expertise on Red Hat or Red Hawk Linux preferred.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team testing your contributions and analyzing performance.
• Integrate components you develop into a larger system in preparation for real-world testing and deployment.
• Make a difference for our future Navy sailors.

What you will gain

• Involvement in the technical components of solving our customer’s most complex problems.
• Work with world-class researchers and engineers who embrace innovation and challenge the status quo.
• Experience in a highly visible software development team, exposure to the Navy acquisition process, and opportunity to learn new technologies and gain new embedded development experiences.
• Candidates should expect that they may be required to travel to a BBN, RTX, teammate, or customer site for meetings or other business-related activities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and a minimum of 5 years of prior experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Active/current US Government DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience developing software in and for a Red Hat Linux environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency using C/C++.
• Familiarity with Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, or Coverity.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or optimizing algorithms in C/C++.
• Experience with hard-real-time processing optimization.
• Advanced degree or additional experience will be compensated appropriately.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Relocation assistance is available to those who meet qualifications.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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