Senior Software Section Lead – Real-Time Embedded (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, TX, seeks a principal-level software technical leader for real-time embedded systems on EO/IR programs. The role combines senior technical contributions with section leadership, staffing, and career development.

The candidate will review code, drive engineering best practices, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver multiple efforts onsite. DoD Secret clearance is required and U.S. citizenship is mandatory. This is an onsite role at our McKinney campus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience implementing and validating real-time algorithms on embedded platforms.
• Ability to communicate technical considerations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership by delegating, reviewing, and guiding engineering work.
• Review code, validate algorithm behavior, and promote engineering discipline.
• Coordinate with systems and cross-functional leads for integration, verification, and delivery.
• Manage section staffing, workload balancing, and long-term workforce planning.
• Perform performance management, coaching, and career development.

Skills

Real-time embedded systems

Advanced algorithms

System-level integration

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Raytheon in McKinney, TX, seeks a principal-level software technical leader for real-time embedded systems on EO/IR programs. The role combines senior technical contributions with section leadership, staffing, and career development.

The candidate will review code, drive engineering best practices, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver multiple efforts onsite. DoD Secret clearance is required and U.S. citizenship is mandatory. This is an onsite role at our McKinney campus.