Scrum Master – Senior Software Engineer

RTX; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is hiring a Software Scrum Master (Senior Software Engineer) for the AN/TPY-2 radar program Orcas agile software team in the US. The role emphasizes agile leadership, team development, and delivering radar software features in C++. Applicants must be a U.S.

citizen and able to obtain an active DoD security clearance. The team will coordinate with Product Owner and leadership to manage risks, schedule, and technical performance while maintaining

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience leading a software development team.
• Experience with software architecture, design and development using C/C++.
• Experience with Agile Scrum, SAFe and DevSecOps.
• Experience with oversight of cost, schedule and technical performance of a software team.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coach the Agile Development Team in Agile best practices and servant leadership.
• Lead sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives and standups; coordinate with Product Owner.
• Manage backlog readiness, risks, dependencies, and cost/schedule/performance.

Skills

Software team leadership

C/C++ development

Agile Scrum

SAFe

DevSecOps

Cost & schedule oversight

Real-time systems

Customer interaction

DoD experience

Cost estimation

Earned Value Management

IPDS

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

ClearCase

Git

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

MATLAB

STK

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

Azure

Jenkins

Coverity

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

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.

The Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) software department within Raytheon is looking for a Software Scrum Master (SM) – Senior Software Engineer for the AN/TPY-2 radar program Orcas agile software team. The Orcas team provides subject matter expertise for concept development, architectural design, requirements generation & flow down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, software development, integration, test and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense & Sensors to be achieved through our people, processes, technology and performance.

We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms. In addition to contributing technically to the design, development, integration, qualification, deployment and sustainment of radar applications, the successful candidate will be expected to build the team’s abilities, provide technical direction, facilitate the removal of roadblocks and be able to work seamlessly with stakeholders at various levels.

What You Will Do

Coach the Agile Development Team (ADT) in Agile best practices. Be a Servant Leader focused on the welfare of the team. Ensure that team members understand, execute, and follow Agile principles, processes, and practices throughout the program. Ensure the SRP Development and EVM processes are followed. Escalate and remove impediments, and foster an environment for a high performing team. Create and coordinate team meetings, sprint planning and reviews, retrospectives and standups. Coordinate with Product Owner and CPT leadership to prioritize backlog. Verify backlog readiness for planning and execution. With the Product Owner, help the team identify and quantify risks and opportunities, and track team dependencies. With the Product Owner, manage the cost, schedule and technical performance of a team of software engineers. Design, develop, integrate, deploy and sustain new radar software features in C++. Propose/implement pipeline improvements. Work with DT to maintain development environments. Review, track, and report team agile metrics.

Qualifications - You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience leading a software development team.
• Experience with software architecture, design and development using C/C++.
• Experience with development frameworks such as Agile Scrum, SAFe and DevSecOps.
• Experience with oversight of cost, schedule and technical performance of a software team.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Experience with Software Leadership and/or Software Architecture on complex, large scale systems.
• Experience on XBR, AN/TPY-2, COBRA DANE, QEWR, UEWR, SRP or radar data processing domain knowledge.
• Experience as a Product Owner or Scrum Master or related industry certification.
• Experience with ClearCase, Git or other Configuration Management Systems.
• Experience with DOORS, Jira or other Requirements Tracking Systems.
• Experience working with knowledge of Linux or UNIX operating systems.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Systems Tool Kit (STK).
• Experience with CORBA.
• Experience with Python, Perl and/or Shell Scripting.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Azure, Jenkins, Coverity and/or other DevOps tools.
• Experience with real-time, multi-threaded systems.
• Experience interfacing with customers and lead technical solutions to complex user requirements.
• Experience with Software Development in a DoD environment.
• Experience with cost estimation and/or developing government technical proposals.
• Experience of Earned Value Management principles and metrics.
• Experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) (particularly associated with PDR and CDR).
• Experience to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Experience with communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

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 Eligibility

Relocation Eligibility.

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the VietnamEra Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 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.

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.