Actuation Systems Embedded Software Engineer II

About the role

The PCAS department is seeking an embedded software/firmware engineer to support development of a range of high-performance actuation systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply sound engineering practices to address technical problems while collaborating with technical teams including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, control systems engineering, test engineering, systems safety engineering, and others.
• Hands-on opportunity with firmware integration and verification testing in a laboratory environment.
• Implement digital control algorithms in C/C++ in conjunction with the Controls and Algorithms team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with documenting work; extensively commenting code, or test benches and/or test software.
• Fundamentals with C/C++ development on embedded hardware platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work hands-on in a team.
• Use of software/firmware configuration management tools such as GIT, Subversion or similar.
• Basic proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with actuation communication busses; electromechanical actuators (using gears, ballscrews, leadscrews etc); position sensors; electronic controllers and power amplifiers; test equipment.
• Ability to read an electrical schematic.

Benefits

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 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.

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.