Principal Software Engineer - EOIR Simulation & Emulator Product Owner

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Offered

Benefits package

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, TX seeks a Principal Software Engineer – EO/IR Simulation & Emulator Product Owner to guide modeling capabilities for a new AES program. You will define product vision, maintain backlog, and coordinate with AES Chief Software Architect and program leadership to meet system requirements and program integration events.

This onsite role requires strong communication, experience with EO/IR environments, and ability translate modeling needs into actionable user stories; active

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with EO/IR simulations, modeling environments, and emulator-driven workflows.
• 3+ years as Product Owner, Agile lead, or similar role in software development.
• Experience translating technical concepts into clear product requirements.
• Experience collaborating with software, systems, and integration engineering disciplines.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance with ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision for simulation and emulator capabilities.
• Develop, refine, and prioritize user stories and emulator requirements.
• Collaborate with Chief Software Architect and program Software Architect on modeling product alignment.
• Coordinate with IPTL to keep deliverables aligned with constraints.
• Engage with internal teams and customers to synchronize deliveries with timelines.
• Support agile execution by clarifying acceptance criteria and backlog items.

Skills

EO/IR simulations

Product Owner

Agile methodologies

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

Date Posted:
2026-09-09

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

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:
Secret - Current

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.

Raytheon engineers deliver trusted modeling and simulation capabilities for mission‑critical EO/IR systems. Within the Advanced EO/IR Systems (AES) product line, this position provides mid‑level product leadership dedicated to simulation framework development, emulator requirement definition, and alignment of modeling capabilities with program integration needs.

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer – EO/IR Simulation & Emulator Product Owner to guide capability development for modeling, simulation, and emulator software supporting a new program within the AES product line. This role focuses on defining simulation product vision, maintaining disciplined backlog prioritization, and coordinating with program technical leadership to ensure modeling capabilities align with system‑level requirements and customer integration events. The Product Owner will collaborate closely with the AES Chief Software Architect, program Software Architect, and IPTL to produce simulation tools that support verification, interface development, and early operational assessments. This position requires strong communication skills, an understanding of EO/IR simulation environments, and experience translating technical modeling needs into actionable user stories.

What You Will Do

• Define and communicate the product vision for simulation and emulator capabilities supporting AES program objectives.
• Develop, refine, and prioritize user stories and emulator requirements tied to sensor modeling, system interfaces, and algorithmic behavior.
• Collaborate with the Chief Software Architect and program Software Architect to ensure modeling products align with system architecture needs and interface definitions.
• Coordinate with the IPTL to ensure simulation deliverables remain aligned with technical, budget, and schedule constraints.
• Engage with internal teams and customers to synchronize simulation capability deliveries with program integration timelines.
• Support agile execution by clarifying acceptance criteria, refining backlog items, and enabling cross‑disciplinary understanding of modeling requirements.
• Onsite role in McKinney, Texas, with local residency or relocation required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with EO/IR simulations, modeling environments, and emulator‑driven workflows including:
  • working with EO/IR system architectures, sensor behavior, and foundational signal‑processing concepts.
  • writing user stories, maintaining backlogs, and defining acceptance criteria for simulation‑focused software features.
  • 3+ years of experience serving as a Product Owner, Agile lead, or similar role in software development environments.
  • Experience translating technical concepts into clear and actionable product requirements.
  • Experience collaborating with cross functional teams including software, systems, and integration engineering disciplines to deliver integrated modeling solutions.
  • Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Special Program Access after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of modeling tools, emulator design principles, and system interface representation.
• Strong understanding of Scrum and agile ceremonies.
• Ability to translate technical modeling requirements into actionable engineering tasks.
• Strong communication skills to bridge technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to serve as a technical point‑of‑contact for simulator/emulator topics.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for communicating simulation rationale and design concepts.
• Ability to work across disciplines to achieve balanced modeling solutions.
• Experience producing EO/IR sensor simulations, algorithm emulators, or physics‑based modeling tools.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) techniques for simulation deployment.
• Knowledge of open architecture standards such as GRA and OMS.
• Experience developing interface control documents, system‑level requirements, or integration‑driven simulation artifacts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with messaging protocols and data interchange standards used in simulation environments.
• Familiarity with cyber, AT, or security considerations in simulation software.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools supporting simulation delivery pipelines.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance with Special Program Access.

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 Offered Based On Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• 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.

Clearance Information:

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

Location Information:

• This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful McKinney, TX.
• https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location
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We Are RTX

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 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.

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