Software Engineer I

Date Posted:

2025-04-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RI201: 127 John Clarke Road Middletwn 127 John Clarke Road Suite 3, Middletown, RI, 02842 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.    

The following position is to join our RTX BBN Team:

Who We Are

For over 70 years, scientists and engineers in disciplines at RTX 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 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 in a multi-disciplinary role and is comfortable adapting to and identifying new technologies as needed.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Will Learn

• 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

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science
• 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

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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.

Work Location

This is an on-site role, eligible candidates must reside or relocate within commuting distance of Middletown, RI. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work regularly onsite.

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 55,000 USD - 107,000 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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