Software Engineer II (Mission Systems)
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Skills
About this role
Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after 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 Mission Systems Engineering Team in the DFW area . We’re seeking a highly capable Senior Software Engineer with strong systems thinking, deep software architecture experience, and domain knowledge in advanced defense or aerospace systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, collaborates across disciplines, and can drive software design at the system-of-systems level What You Will Do This position is for a Software Engineer II with professional experience in the development and implementation of software for real-time applications. Deliverables include but not limited to: Apply systems thinking to software engineering challenges including CONOPS development, V-model alignment, specification tree analysis, and system decomposition. Perform software high-level design at the System-of-Systems level and design, develop, and refine subsystem and platform interfaces for both hardware and software. Develop Software Requirements Specifications (SRS). Collaborate with Systems Architects, Technical Leads, and Senior Technical Fellows and cross-discipline teams (Systems Engineering, Algorithms, Firmware and Hardware) on design exploration and problem solving. Architect, implement, test, and debug embedded real-time software in heterogeneous hardware, firmware, and software systems. Participate in major design reviews including PDR and CDR. Mentor less experienced engineers. Occasional business travel may be required, up to 5%. Onsite role in McKinney, Texas, with local residency or relocation required.
Qualifications
You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Experience developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications in C++ or related software languages and experience with Linux, VxWorks, or other real-time operating systems. Product-domain experience in at least one of the following areas: RF or EO/IR Sensors Electronic Warfare Effectors Communications Multi-domain Mission Systems The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications
We Prefer Familiarity with software architecture for complex system-of-systems, subsystem interface design, and software system integration and test. Experience with engineering and modeling tools (Cameo or Enterprise Architect and