Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST 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: DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

We are seeking a hands‑on Embedded Software Engineer to join a small, multidisciplinary product team developing miniaturized sensor and processing systems for aerospace and defense applications. This role is for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of low‑level embedded software, custom hardware, and real‑world integration testing. You will work closely with firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineers to bring advanced sensor systems from concept through lab validation and field testing.

If you’re an engineer who wants to work hands‑on with hardware, solve complex integration challenges, and see your embedded code drive real sensors in the field — this is where software meets mission.

This position will be on‑site at our Burnsville, MN location.

• Develop bare‑metal embedded C software for ARM‑based SoC platforms.
• Design, implement, and debug low‑level device drivers (MIPI, SPI, Ethernet, memory‑mapped I/O).
• Initialize processors, configure registers, and control peripherals.
• Integrate and control video acquisition and sensor interfaces, including MIPI‑based cameras.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to manage acquisition, memory handling, and scheduling.
• Work hands‑on with custom CCA board stacks to validate hardware/software integration.
• Perform lab testing, troubleshooting, image validation, and support field testing.
• Maintain and enhance Matlab‑based test environments.

• Work on custom hardware and processing boards (not COTS‑only systems).
• Work on applications across optical‑guided systems, maritime platforms, UAS/drone systems, and emerging space‑based sensing efforts.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Embedded C programming in resource‑constrained or real‑time systems.
• Experience with bare‑metal development, including direct control of processor initialization and peripherals.
• Experience developing and debugging low‑level device drivers, including interaction with hardware registers and memory‑mapped I/O.
• Experience with System‑on‑Chip architecture or ARM‑based processors.
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, Ethernet, or similar communication buses.

• Experience with video acquisition and control systems (MIPI, EO/IR, imaging, or similar).
• Experience working with ARM‑based SoC platforms (e.g., Zynq) and custom electronics, including reading schematics.
• Experience integrating software with FPGA firmware components.
• Experience with lab‑based hardware integration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink or LabVIEW test environments.
• An advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety.

Relocation assistance available.

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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