Software Engineer II

About this role

Date Posted: 2026-08-12

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

 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: Top Secret - Current

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon has an opportunity for a Software Engineer II to join our Surveillance Sensor Radio Frequency (RF) Solutions Engineering Team in Plano, TX. We encourage curious, creative problem solvers to join our team of bright, dedicated software craftspeople in designing and implementing highly innovative systems. You will learn advanced software engineering practices and apply new technologies to develop next generation’s capabilities that help keep our country safe. 

What You Will Do • Architecting, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging integrated embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of firmware and hardware.

• Develop or maintain DevSecOps tooling such as build pipelines, test automation, deployment processes, and configuration management.

• Participate in a cross-functional team performing analysis of radar data.

• Provide feedback to other team members based up a review of their work.

• Support software integration and verification activities.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms, products, and teaming.

• Work in a team environment with the product and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and translate these into a pragmatic and effective technical solution.

• Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule.

• This job is onsite in Plano, TX (TX217); applicants must be in the area or willing to relocate to it.

Qualifications You Must Have • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant engineering experience.

• Experience in developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C++ or closely related software languages.

• Development experience on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real Time Operating Systems.

• Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software.

• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dat e.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.​

Qualifications We Prefer • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.

• Experience with product development utilizing the Scrum techniques of the Agile software development process.

• Experience with DevSecOps pipeline implementation and use, including Static Code Analysis, Automated Build, and Automated Test techniques using continuous integration/continuous delivery with Test-Driven Development approach.

• Hands-on experience with Git for version control and GitLab or Artifactory for repository management.

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.

• Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now! • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: • Onsite : 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.

• Clearance Information: 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  

• Location Information: This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful Plano, TX.   • https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

• We Are RTX

• Welcome to Raytheon in McKinney, TX - YouTube

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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

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