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Senior Real-time Software Engineer

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.
Middletown, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026
Software Engineer
Location: Middletown, RH
Job ID: #72272
Pay Range: $75-88 ph (W2)
Duration: 12 mos


We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer with experience in real-time embedded C language system development to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located a stone's throw from seaside Newport, Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Linux and VxWorks real-time software development on a wide range of embedded multi-threaded platforms, integrating with custom hardware, implementation of high-performance embedded solutions, middleware, and implementing control, detection, and tracking algorithms developed by the systems engineering team.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary role and is comfortable adapting to and identifying new technologies as needed. This candidate would have eight or more years of experience in implementing and maintaining high performance software, as well as a solid understanding of computer architectures, networking, device drivers, analog and digital interfaces, with experience across multiple real-time operating systems (RTOS). A strong background in signal processing and performance optimization would also be highly sought after.

This position is an onsite role at the customer's site.

* Design, develop, implement, test, debug and integrate high performance embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of multiple processor types and FPGAs, with external sensor and control interfaces for deployed DoD real-time software systems hosted on embedded hardware.
* Collaborate with a cross-functional team testing your contributions and analyzing performance.
* Integrate components you develop into a larger system in preparation for real world testing and deployment.
* Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff.
* Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.
What you will gain
* Involvement in the technical components of solving our customer's most complex problems.
* Work with world-class researchers and engineers who embrace innovation and challenge the status quo.
* Experience in a highly visible software development team, exposure to the Navy acquisition process, and opportunity to learn new technologies and gain new embedded development experiences.

Qualifications
* This position requires a BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
* Active Secret clearance required
* Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C/C Software, High Performance Computer Systems, Embedded Real-Time Sensors and Control Applications, Software Architecture Design and Implementation.
* Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.)
* Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software
* Proficiency using C/C .

Desired Skills:
* Familiarity with digital signal processing algorithms and software.
* Knowledge of linear algebra concepts.
* Experience using the VSIPL high performance vector library or another vector processing library.
* Proficiency in MATLAB and/or optimizing algorithms in C/C .
* Experience with real-time processing optimization.



Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law



Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.

 

Salary : $75 - $88

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