Senior Software Integration & Test Engineer – AN/TPY-2 Program

RTX; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Woburn, MA is seeking a Senior Software Integration and Test Engineer for the AN/TPY-2 Missile Defense program. The role focuses on leading deployment, integration, and testing of radar software, collaborating across software, systems, hardware, and cybersecurity teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software integration/test, strong C++/Python skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Travel up to 25% and onsite work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in software integration, testing, troubleshooting in Linux-based environments.
• Proficient in C++/Python and debugging for real-time/mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, integration, and configuration of new radar builds and software updates on AN/TPY-2.
• Troubleshoot complex software and system issues in Linux with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans to validate new software builds against requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight on integration/testing activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Software integration

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Jira

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

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.

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 Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) software department within Raytheon is looking for a Senior Software Integration and Test Engineer for the AN/TPY-2 Program. The department’s mission is to provide world class Missile Defense and Surveillance Radar Software to be used in radar systems deployed on land and sea. Our software teams employ Agile Scrum and DevSecOps processes to rapidly design, code, and integrate capabilities on a continuous basis into a mature solution for our customers.

This position is fully onsite in Woburn, MA, and will require travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a technical lead within the deployed software team, providing advanced reach-back support to operational AN/TPY-2 radar systems.
• Lead the installation, integration, and configuration of new radar builds, software updates, and patches onto the AN/TPY-2 radar system, ensuring seamless deployment.
• Drive the troubleshooting and resolution of highly complex software and system issues in a Linux environment, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures to validate new software builds, ensuring they meet system requirements and operational performance standards.
• Analyze system performance data to identify and implement improvements to the software baseline.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight on integration and testing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including systems, hardware, and cybersecurity specialists, to support the development and deployment of robust radar system solutions.
• Support on-site activities, including deployments, system installations, and troubleshooting, with a focus on maintaining high operational availability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of integration and testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, including test reports, analysis findings, and recommendations, to internal and external stakeholders.

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 in software integration, testing, troubleshooting or administration in a Linux-based environment.
• Experience with software development and debugging skills using languages such as C++, Python, or similar.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S government issued security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with advanced knowledge of radar systems, real-time software, or missile defense applications, particularly the AN/TPY-2 radar system.
• Experience working in field-deployed operational support roles, including direct interaction with customers and end-users.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
• Experience with system integration labs (SIL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing environments.
• Experience with cybersecurity and information assurance requirements in a Linux setting.
• Experience demonstrating leadership abilities, including mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading software integration and testing efforts for real-time or mission-critical systems.
• Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

• 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
• 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.

• 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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