NASAMS Software Engineer II

RTX; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Software Engineer II in Tewksbury, MA to join the NASAMS team. You will develop real-time software for an advanced air defense system and collaborate with systems engineers to ensure tight hardware-software integration.

The role requires a US security clearance, a DoD Secret clearance, and hands-on experience with C++, Java, and Python in an Agile/DevSecOps environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with programming languages: C++, Java, Python.
• Experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test real-time NASAMS software components.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate software with NASAMS hardware.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks.
• Adhere to DevSecOps practices for secure software deliveries.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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.

Raytheon is seeking a talented Software Engineer II to join the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) team. NASAMS is a state-of-the-art air defense system that protects critical assets and population centers from aerial threats by integrating advanced radar, command and control, and missile systems. As a member of this team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and delivering software that supports the full NASAMS system effectiveness chain, including Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy functionalities.

As part of the NASAMS team, you will work on an agile team responsible for developing and delivering software that supports the mission-critical capabilities of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).

This position is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with team members to design, develop, test, and deliver real-time application software and tools that enable the NASAMS system effectiveness chain, including Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy functionalities.
• Assist in the requirements, design, development, and testing of software systems that support critical functions such as target acquisition, threat evaluation, missile firing, and terminal guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and deploy large-scale, complex software solutions for NASAMS in an agile environment, adhering to DevSecOps principles to ensure secure, high-quality, and high-frequency software deliveries.
• Participate in internal reviews of NASAMS software components and systems to ensure they meet the highest quality standards and align with program requirements.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of testing frameworks and best practices to enable efficient software validation and delivery using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) concepts.
• Analyze and solve problems within defined scope, schedule, and expectations while adhering to established development practices and processes.
• Work closely with systems engineers and other team members to ensure the seamless integration of software with NASAMS hardware and other systems.
• Your contributions will directly enhance the NASAMS system’s ability to provide advanced air defense capabilities, protecting critical assets and infrastructure worldwide.

What You Will Learn

• The inner workings of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and its integration with advanced Missile Defense Systems and/or Command and Control (C2) Systems.
• How to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions for complex, real-time systems that enable critical NASAMS functionalities, including target acquisition, threat evaluation, missile firing, and terminal guidance.
• Best practices and frameworks for testing and validating robust and reliable software deployments that meet the high standards required for mission-critical systems.
• How to effectively collaborate in an Agile and DevSecOps environment, delivering secure, high-frequency software updates that keep pace with evolving customer needs and threats.
• By joining the NASAMS program, you will build the skills and knowledge to contribute to one of the world’s most advanced air defense systems, while working alongside a team of dedicated and highly skilled engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years or prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python).
• Experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Experience with problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with radar systems, command and control (C2) systems, or missile systems.
• Experience with real-time, safety-critical systems.
• Experience with software development tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Docker.
• Experience with networking protocols and data communications.
• Experience with software development for motor ignition, inertial guidance, targeting data extrapolation, seeker search, target lock-on, terminal guidance, and proximity/contact fuzing.
• Experience with designing algorithms for azimuth slew and lead angle calculations, prelaunch targeting data transfer, missile firing, in-flight updates, and mission abort capabilities.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.