Senior Software Engineer - SPIRE AI & DoD (Remote)

Raytheon

Lincoln (NE)

Remote

USD 87,000 - 165,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in the United States is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to lead development, modernization, and sustainment of the SPIRE system.

You will serve as the lead full-stack developer for SPIRE, driving architectural updates, modernization efforts, and technical leadership across classified enclaves. This role requires a DoD Secret clearance, strong Python/JavaScript/TypeScript skills, experience with Kubernetes and modern web stacks, and the ability to collaborate with Air Force Weather teams

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of experience
Experience in full-stack development with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and associated modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or equivalent).
Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, Jira, and Confluence.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of SPIRE user interface components and backend Python services.
Modernize SPIRE’s technical stack, ensuring compliance with evolving cyber and software standards.
Perform architectural updates, troubleshoot software issues, and implement performance optimization strategies.
Support classified enclave deployments (SIPR/JWICS), ensuring software meets security and operational requirements.
Implement visualization capabilities, including raster-based weather impact images for mission planning.
Collaborate across Air Force Weather teams to ensure SPIRE integrations meet system needs and interface standards.
Research emerging technologies and drive adoption of modern frameworks and best practices.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers, supporting code reviews and team guidance.
Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination.
Contribute to future SPIRE AI feature development and integration with Air Force Weather intelligence systems.