Software Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software Department, starting May 2027. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and releasing real-time software for radar and C2 systems, with an emphasis on Agile and DevSecOps practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong software foundation, be able to work 100% onsite in Massachusetts, and pursue a U.S. security clearance. Citizenship is required for DoD access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience developing software with C, C++, Java, or Ada.

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in requirements, design, development and testing of real-time application software.
• Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.
• Work on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain software configuration management.
• Work on an agile team developing software for one of the MDS Department's programs.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Ada

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Bitbucket

Artifactory

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do:

The Raytheon team is looking for a Software Engineer to support the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software (SW) Department starting in May 2027. 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.

As a member of our team, you will design, develop, test, and release software products for one of our Radar or C2 programs. Some of the programs our department supports include the AN/TPY-2 Radar ( https://www.rtx.com/raytheon/what-we-do/strategic-missile-defense/antpy-2 ), the Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX/XBR), and the Taiwan Surveillance Radar Program (SRP).

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software design and development, an eagerness to learn, the ability to work 100% onsite and collaboratively with a team, and an interest in complex, real-time, safety-critical systems. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of real-time application software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems.
• Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.
• Work on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.
• Work on an agile team responsible for developing and delivering software for one of the MDS Department's programs.

What You Will Learn

• The workings of Missile Defense Systems and/or Command and Control (C2) Systems.
• How to develop and maintain large-scale, complex software solutions in an agile environment.
• Testing frameworks and best practices to enable high-quality software deliveries utilizing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery concepts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related (STEM) discipline.
• Experience developing software with C, C++, Java, or Ada.

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins), configuration management tools (Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory), and data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python).
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, memory management, and multithreaded applications.
• Well-developed communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Ability to promote a culture of continuous learning, cross-team collaboration and training.

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 Eligible

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.