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Principal Software Engineer - [C/C++] Onsite
Principal Software Engineer - [C/C++] Onsite-March 2024
Goleta
Mar 28, 2026
About Principal Software Engineer - [C/C++] Onsite

  Date Posted:

  2023-10-25

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

  Position Role Type:

  Onsite

  Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Principal Software Engineer to be an active participant on the software development team for Electronic Warfare (EW) projects, working with cutting edge technologies in products that protect our warfighter. 

  Explore opportunities at: Raytheon Goleta, CA Location (rtx.com) (https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location)

  What’s in it for you:

  Raytheon’s focus is on Life/work balance with flexible work schedules; one-week paid company holiday shut down in December/January; Employee Scholar Program (ESP) for advanced degrees and professional certification programs; 401K program; and numerous other benefits.

  Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

  Our Culture | RTX Careers (https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/culture)

  Deliverables for this role include:

  U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems

  Technical leadership and participation on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile system and software development operations to plan, specify, design, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions.

  Participation on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile system and software development operations to plan, specify, design, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions.

  Developing software requirements and FPGA level interface requirements derived from system level requirements, developing associated architectures, performing simulations and analysis and testing of the software in a laboratory setting.

  Responsibilities include inventions and innovations of new products and technologies, from architecture and design, through integration, lab test and field test.

  Work in an advanced product development team environment with systems, firmware, electrical and software engineers.

  This position will require occasional business-related travel.

  Work onsite at Goleta, CA

  Must be able to maintain DoD Secret Clearance.

  Basic requirements include:

  Minimum 8 years of experience in software design, integration and test utilizing C / C++ OR similar.

  Experience using tools like Visual Studio, Vitis, TortoiseSVN, GIT, Jenkins, Jira, Collaborator or similar.

  Experience in software lifecycle phases: software architecture, system/software requirements analysis, design, implementation, verification testing, system integration, and post-delivery maintenance.

  Experience with embedded Linux, Windows or bare metal operation systems.

  Clearance and Citizenship Requirement: Must have current/active Secret Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

  Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of relevant software development experience.

  ​

  Advanced Desirable Attributes:

  Experience with embedded microprocessor design, system on a chip software design, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR, flash memories, block diagrams, signal analyses and signal generation.

  Lab experience in product testing using logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and system on a chip debugging tools.

  Experience with interfaces and bus standards such as: VME, PCI, PCIe, VPX, or Gb Ethernet

  Electronic Warfare, Radar, or Secure Communications technology knowledge

  Some experience with software algorithm development

  Experienced in Agile development processes

  Experience with machine learning

  Desire to grow as a design engineer and technology influencer

  The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 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.

  Privacy Policy and Terms:

  Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

  Raytheon Technologies 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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