Application Engineer

RTI International

. Work directly with customer engineers to design and prototype distributed systems using RTI Connext .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering with a strong focus on distributed systems design and debugging. Proficient in customer-facing technical roles, capable of delivering training and insights while collaborating effectively with engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C And C++ DevelopmentRTI Connext ExperienceLinux And Network ProtocolsTechnical Training And Design ReviewsActive U.S. Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDebugging SkillsDistributed Systems DesignPerformance TuningEmbedded SystemsC And C++JavaC#PythonRTOS

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

WiresharkGDBDDSROS 2KafkaMQTTGitHub CopilotClaudeChatGPTMOSA Standards

Industry Keywords

Defense PlatformsAvionicsRadarRoboticsMOSAFACESOSA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaKafkaLinuxPythonRTOSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with customer engineers to design and prototype distributed systems using RTI Connext
Debug network, performance, and concurrency bugs across customer codebases and embedded environments
Review customer architecture, configuration, and code to identify bottlenecks before deployment
Build proof-of-concept demos and code examples for customer-specific use cases
Run technical training sessions and deep-dive design reviews remotely and on-site at customer facilities
Pass field insights, edge cases, and feature requests to internal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10+ years of software engineering or technical customer-facing engineering experience
A degree in CS, CE, EE, or equivalent practical background
Solid development and debugging skills in C and C++
Strong working knowledge of Linux, sockets, and network protocols (UDP, TCP, multicast)
Comfortable using Wireshark and GDB
Ability to explain technical trade-offs clearly to other engineers and project leads
Willing and able to travel 20–35% to customer sites
US Citizenship required
Prior experience with RTI Connext, DDS, ROS 2, Kafka, or MQTT
Experience working on defense platforms, avionics, radar, or robotics
Familiarity with MOSA open architecture standards, such as FACE or SOSA
Experience using AI developer tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or ChatGPT
Experience with Java, C#, or Python
Experience with RTOS such as VxWorks or QNX
An active U.S. security clearance is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working schedule
Remote working
Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home
Flexible Paid Time Off
“Real Vacation Bonus,” an additional bonus for taking more than 1-week of uninterrupted vacation
Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Other prizes and awards
Career growth and development opportunities
Tools needed to succeed
Team trips, team-building activities and events