Senior Software Engineer (Missile Defense Sensors) - (Onsite)

Raytheon; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Missile Defense Sensors team in Woburn, MA. The role involves designing and developing innovative radar software solutions while participating in Agile methodologies. Candidates should have a strong background in programming languages like Ada, Java, C, and C++, and hold an active U.S. Secret clearance. This is an onsite position offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in software development using Ada, Java, C, C++.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test Radar and Signal Processor software.
• Participate in agile execution and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to implement and test system requirements.

Skills

Software Development

Debugging

Agile Methodology

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Ada

Java

C

C++

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Missile Defense Sensors) - (Onsite)

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Location:

MA311: Woburn MA 225 Presidential 225 Presidential Way Goddard Building 27, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

Date Posted:

2025-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA311: Woburn MA 225 Presidential 225 Presidential Way Goddard Building 27, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Raytheon team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer within the XBR Agile Release Train (ART). As a member of this team, you will be supporting radar software development, test, FQT, including Signal Processor development in Woburn MA at the Missile Defense Center (MDC) within the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software (SW) Department.

The MDS SW mission is to provide world class Radar and Command and Control (C2) Software for our customers’ wide array of Surveillance and Warning Systems. We align to the core Agile and DevSecOps principles of collaborative operation across the entire value stream, delivering high-frequency, high-quality deployments to our customers. We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and test Radar and Signal Processor software based on software trouble reports in an agile, collaborative environment.
• Participate in agile execution and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with systems and System Integration & Test (SI&T) engineers to analyze, decompose, implement, and test system requirement modifications to the existing Radar and Signal Processing baseline.
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in software development, test, and/or integration using Ada, Java, C, C++.
• Strong skills using debugging tools to quickly identify and fix software bugs, as well as optimize code for performance.
• Experience developing software with agile methodology in a team-based environment.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret 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:

• Master’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience in software development in radar and signal processor concepts.
• Proven experience with current Missile defense programs with specific experience in large, complex radar and signal processing systems.
• Experience breaking down complex software capabilities and features into manageable pieces that can be achieved in a sprint.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Ability to prioritize and make data-driven decisions
  
  

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation 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.
• 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
  
  

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The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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