Lead Software Integration Solutions Architect

Prattwhitney; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Advanced Technologies Radar Software Integration Lead in Marlborough, MA (onsite) to provide senior technical leadership across radar software integration programs. You will define integration architectures, drive test strategies, and coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality system builds.

The role requires extensive experience in C/C++, MATLAB, Python, Jenkins, and RTI DDS, plus active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in software/system integration, verification, and validation on defense/radar systems.
• Proven ability to design external interface test architectures and CI/CD pipelines.
• Active and transferable U.S. Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate software integration practices across AT RPL programs.
• Refine and maintain software integration architectures.
• Champion optimization of test suite completeness and scalability.
• Develop and implement software test and integration strategies.
• Lead next generation improvements for integration, regression testing and interface validation.
• Develop and enforce best practices for external interface integration.
• Assess results and provide status to leadership; plan regression tests for new capabilities.
• Guide troubleshooting across engineering teams and external interfaces.
• Drive defect resolution through closure with program teams.
• Communicate progress and risks to senior leaders.

Skills

Software integration

Systems integration

CI/CD

C/C++

MATLAB

Technical leadership

Python

RTI DDS

Jenkins

Radar domain knowledge

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Jenkins CI/CD

Python

RTI DDS

Grafana

SQL

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 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.

An opportunity exists within the Ground & Maritime Defense Radar Software department in Marlborough, MA or Tewksbury, MA for an Advanced Technologies (AT) Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) Lead Software Integration Solutions Architect in support of the Strategic Extended Threat Shield Program (SETS) and other AT portfolio programs. The SETS program is a rapid development/deployment program requiring novel approaches to software development, integration and test to meet the program’s expedited fielding timeline. Raytheon’s Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) Software organization is seeking a Lead Software Integration Solutions Architect to provide senior technical leadership across the Advanced Technology Programs within the Radar Product Line (RPL). In this role, you will define software integration architecture, develop and refine cross program integration and test strategies, and ensure the successful integration of new capabilities across complex radar systems. You will work closely with multi discipline engineering teams, IPT Leads, Chief Engineering stakeholders, and senior program leadership to drive consistent integration practices, resolve issues, and deliver high-quality system builds. This role requires strong technical depth, hands on integration experience, and demonstrated leadership within high complexity defense programs. This position will be onsite in Marlborough or Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate software integration practices across AT RPL programs and represent software interests on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Refine and maintain the software integration architectures for AT RPL programs.
• Champion optimization to completeness and scalability of test suite throughout product lifecycle.
• Develop and implement software test and integration strategies to ensure consistent and scalable practices.
• Lead next generation improvements for software integration, regression testing, and external interface validation.
• Develop and enforce best practices for external interface software integration.
• Assess integration and test results for deliverable builds and provide clear status to leadership.
• Plan, update, and execute regression testing for new and evolving system capabilities.
• Provide technical direction to integration and test teams and guide troubleshooting and analysis activities.
• Drive defect resolution from identification through closure, coordinating across engineering and program teams.
• Work closely with IPT Leads, Chief Engineer stakeholders, and program technical leadership to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders within the Radar Product Line.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in systems integration, verification, and validation.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience in software integration, systems integration, verification, and validation.
• Experience developing and executing test plans for complex defense or radar systems.
• Experience designing and implementing external interface test architectures.
• Experience in C/C++ and experience using Jenkins in a CI/CD environment.
• Experience with MATLAB for data analysis.
• Experience working in integration labs, radar sites, or test facilities.
• Experience in technical leadership supporting multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory as eligibility for a security clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience performing software or system integration on AT radar programs.
• Experience in software testing, including regression, integration, and interface testing.
• Experience with Python, Perl, and RTI DDS.
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools such as Grafana.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customer representatives.
• Experience with the development and maintenance of Radar Product Line processes.
• Experience working on a development program using agile/scrum and in DevSecOps/Automation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Proven history of credibility with technical leaders.
• Proactive, self-starter with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency in complex problem-solving.
• Radar domain experience.

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: 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 As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.