Job Description

HWIL Software Engineer - P2 at Raytheon summary:

The HWIL Software Engineer develops and integrates real-time software systems to control hardware-in-the-loop facilities, primarily used for missile flight simulators. The role requires collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams, programming in C++ in Linux environments, and up to 20% travel to support test equipment deployment. Candidates must possess a secret-level DoD security clearance and U.S. citizenship due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Date Posted:

2025-11-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

Raytheon is seeking a SW engineer that has hands on integration and troubleshooting experience. The individual will need to map requirements to the software development and help support integration of the system within a multi-disciplined team.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to develop software to control Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) facilities (flight simulators for missiles).
• Software design, coding and integration in a real-time environment.
• Travel up to 20% to support development and/or delivery of our test environment equipment.
• Because of the nature of our work, remote work is not available.

What You Will Learn

• System level knowledge of the products the HWIL department supports.
• Working across multi-disciplined group of engineers.
• Development and integration of software for an HWIL system.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant software development experience, or a Master of Science degree in a related field.
• Experience with software development in C++, using the object-oriented features.
• Active and transferrable US government issued Secret security clearance (not interim) is required prior to start date. US citizenship is required, as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) security clearance.
  • An SSBI security clearance is required for access for sensitive compartmented information and has additional restrictions beyond a Secret security clearance. These include citizenship verification, credit and financial history, check of your spouse, partner or other individuals you cohabitate with, interviews with applicant provided references, a check of foreign contacts, foreign travel, possible foreign financial interest, police investigations, FBI database check, relatives, military history and involvement in noncriminal court actions.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A Computer Science, or Software Engineering degree
• Experience contributing to the design, development and/or integration of the test equipment and/or hardware (software that controls complicated hardware systems)
• Strong organization, coordination, planning, teaming skills, as well as written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Software Agile Process.
• Experience developing software using a Linux operating systems.
• Some comprehension of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) terminology.

What We Offer

• 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, and Innovation.

• Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

• 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:

Location Tucson, AZ

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 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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Keywords:

HWIL software engineer, hardware-in-the-loop, real-time software development, C++ software engineer, DoD security clearance, missile flight simulators, software integration, Linux software development, agile software process, defense engineering

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Interim role, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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