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Talon is a small business engineering firm providing innovative, end-to-end, rapid-turn solutions to our government and commercial clients. Founded in 2019, Talon employs over 150 Aerospace and Defense engineers and other support staff to solve complex engineering problems for a variety of applications to include aircraft, ballistics, cybersecurity, motorsports, armor development, biological systems, missiles, and warheads. Talon has an office in Tucson, AZ that is providing high fidelity computational models/analysis and technical services support to Fortune 500 companies.

We are seeking a Senior Principal Embedded Real-Time Software Developer/Integrator to support the development of next-generation autonomous avionics systems. At Raytheon, we pride ourselves on cultivating a mission-driven workforce that delivers superior solutions and drives technological excellence.

Your Role:

As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to design, develop, test, and integrate real-time embedded software for systems that include both hardware and FPGA-based firmware. This role is ideal for a technical leader with a deep background in embedded systems and a passion for innovation in complex, high-stakes domains like aerospace, robotics, medical, automotive, or IoT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, test, and debug embedded real-time software solutions that integrate with firmware and hardware systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine system requirements, improve testability, and ensure measurable, high-quality results.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering growth in technical and professional skills.
• Contribute to program proposals, design reviews (preliminary and critical), and overall system architecture decisions.
• Apply Agile and Lean development practices in coordination with Product Owners, Chief Engineers, and IPT members.
• Support and/or lead software integration activities with mission assurance and safety-critical requirements in mind.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Significant experience developing and integrating real-time embedded software in hardware-constrained systems.
• Experience in at least one of the following industries: defense, aerospace, telecom, robotics, medical devices, automotive, or IoT.
• Proven ability to lead design efforts and work collaboratively in an IPT environment.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software integration, firmware interaction, and real-time operating constraints.
• Ability to obtain program-specific access (U.S. Citizenship required).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including 401k
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative work culture focused on innovation and work-life balance.

Additional Details:

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical programs and work with cutting-edge embedded systems alongside world-class engineering talent. If you're passionate about real-time systems and want to make a tangible impact, we invite you to join our team.