Senior Supervisor, Software Engineering

Raytheon; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Fort Wayne is looking for a Software Section Leader to join the Battle Management Systems Software Department. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and at least 5 years of experience managing software personnel in agile environments. You'll oversee work assignments, support a major software program, and conduct performance appraisals. Competitive salary between 86,800 USD and 165,200 USD, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with complex systems.
• Experience designing, coding, integrating, and testing large systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Interim Secret clearance on day 1.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software personnel to meet program needs in an agile environment.
• Contribute to technical oversight of employees.
• Plan salaries and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

C/C++

Java

Software Development Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira)

Jenkins

Eclipse

Ansible

Job description

Location

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

Position Details

Posted on: 2026-04-22

Country: United States of America

Type: Onsite (employees work primarily onsite)

Security Clearance: DoD Secret clearance required. Must have active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance before start. U.S. citizenship required.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Software Section Leader to join the Software Team within the Battle Management Systems Software Department. The Section Leader oversees software personnel to meet program needs in a dynamic agile environment.

What You Will Do

• Ensure each employee has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Contribute to the technical oversight of employees in support of their daily work assignments.
• Develop and conduct performance appraisals.
• Plan salaries and staffing.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and communicate program information.
• Support a major software program.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with complex systems.
• Experience with software development techniques and tools: C/C++, Java, or Ada.
• Experience designing, coding, integrating, and testing large systems.
• Experience working in Agile environments such as Scrum, SAFe, and DevSecOps.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Interim Secret clearance on day 1.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Master’s degree in STEM and 3 years of experience.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with time‑critical requirements.
• Experience contributing to a team environment for developing creative technical solutions.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira), Jenkins, Eclipse, Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Red Hat and Linux operating systems.
• Exposure to open systems architectures and modular design principles.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills.
• Customer focus and collaboration skills.
• Leadership presence and ability to interact with customers, teammates, and suppliers.

What We Offer

• Our values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation.
• Relocation eligible.
• Competitive salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays. Additional benefits may vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal regulations.