Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Software Component Lead

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX's Radar Digital Product Line in Marlborough, MA is seeking a DSP Component Lead to shape and deliver complex radar software. You will bridge DSP engineering teams and product owners, providing technical guidance and driving execution to bring innovative solutions to life.

This on-site role offers mentorship, opportunities to influence multiple teams, and a focus on continuous improvement within a fast-paced defense environment, with a strong emphasis on security and mission impact.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with agile principles, frameworks, and tools.
• Experience with leading/mentoring a team.
• Experience with object-oriented programming in C++ and/or Java.
• Active, transferable U.S. government Secret clearance required; U.S. citizenship is necessary.
• Ability to work on-site in Marlborough, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Purpose: Provide technical leadership to the DSP teams by providing guidance during all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Strategize and Prioritize: Manage and prioritize the DSP backlog with Product Owners and Software Architect; assist in scope estimation.
• Empower Teams: Foster a high-performing team culture by coaching team members and removing roadblocks.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle technical and operational challenges with innovative and practical solutions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Use data and feedback to identify opportunities for process enhancements and product innovation.

Skills

Agile leadership

Team leadership

C++ / Java

Security clearance

OOP programming

Collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

GIT

Jira

Jenkins

Perl

Bash

KornShell

Windows

Linux

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

As a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Component Lead for the Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL), you will be a key leader in shaping and delivering complex, high-impact products that define the future of radar technology. You'll act as the bridge between our Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engineering teams and our Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Product Owners, providing technical guidance and driving execution to bring innovative solutions to life. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact across the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) teams while mentoring and inspiring the next generation of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software engineers. This position is onsite in Marlborough, MA.

What You Will Do

• Lead with Purpose: Provide technical leadership to the DSP teams by providing guidance during all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Strategize and Prioritize: Work with the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Product Owners and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Software Architect to manage and prioritize the DSP backlog, ensuring clarity on scope and alignment with business objectives. Support scope estimation during backlog planning.
• Empower Teams: Foster a high-performing team culture by coaching team members, enhancing team coordination, and removing roadblocks.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Work closely with the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) teams to tackle technical and operational challenges, ensuring solutions are both innovative and practical.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Use data and feedback to identify opportunities for process enhancements and product innovation, keeping the Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) ahead of the curve.

Qualifications

• You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with agile principles, frameworks, and tools, and adapting them to optimize team performance.
• Experience with leading/mentoring a team.
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming languages such as C++ and/or Java.
• Experience addressing complex challenges in a collaborative/team environment.
• Active and transferable U.S. government Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Exceptional ability to articulate priorities, build consensus, and represent your team’s needs to stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems, architectures, software development life cycle and processes.
• Experience in software development, and with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, GIT, Jira, Jenkins, Perl, Bash, and Kornshell.
• Experience developing software in a team-based development environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM, DevOps and test automation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including ability to produce technical documentation, and the desire to learn new technologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent multiple work and conflict resolution styles.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation eligible.

This position is classified as

This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. This position requires a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.