SPY-6 Radar - Senior Software Integration Engineer

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Radar Software Integration Engineer to join the SPY-6 Family of Radars Software Operations team. You will integrate, test, and troubleshoot radar software to ensure optimal performance across lab and field environments.

You will serve as the Tier 1 contact, deploy and update software at downstream sites, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring juniors. A DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in software integration, development, or testing, preferably in radar or embedded systems.
• Experience with C++ or Java.
• Experience with Python, Perl, or Bash.
• Experience with Linux and CLI.
• Experience with debugging/troubleshooting tools (GDB, Wireshark).
• Experience with version control (Git, Rational Clearcase).
• Experience with Agile and DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software integration, testing, and troubleshooting for radar systems.
• Serve as primary Tier 1 support contact for downstream software issues.
• Perform integration, system testing, and debugging in lab and field environments.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and scripts to validate radar software.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve software/hardware integration challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and document processes for traceability.
• Travel 10–25% for field installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Perl

Bash

Linux

GDB

Wireshark

Git

CI/CD

Agile

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

GDB

Wireshark

Git

Rational Clearcase

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3 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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Overview

The Ground and Maritime Defense Radar Software department is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Radar Software Integration Engineer to join the SPY-6 Family of Radars Software Operations team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, high-performance radar software solutions. This role involves integrating, testing, and troubleshooting radar software to ensure optimal system performance in various operating environments. You will interact with downstream program stakeholders and tackle complex software integration issues across the SPY-6 program radar variants. You will perform Tier 1 support and triage for software issues occurring at downstream test sites and will coordinate with in-plant subject matter experts to resolve these issues. You will deploy, install, and update radar software at downstream radar sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead software integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities for radar systems.
• Act as primary point of contact for Tier 1 support and triage of downstream software issues.
• Conduct software integration, system testing, and debugging in lab and field environments.
• Independently develop and execute test plans, procedures, and scripts to validate radar software functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and engineering disciplines to resolve software and hardware integration challenges.
• Take ownership of tasks and mentor junior engineers as needed.
• Document integration processes, test results, and troubleshooting steps to ensure knowledge transfer and system traceability.
• Moderate travel (10-25%) to support field installation and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree 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, development, or testing, preferably in radar systems or embedded systems.
• Experience with high-level programming languages such as C++ or Java.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash.
• Experience with Linux and the command line interface.
• Experience with software debugging and troubleshooting tools (e.g., GDB, Wireshark, etc.).
• Experience with version control systems like Git or Rational Clearcase.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, etc.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with radar systems, signal processing, or real-time systems.
• Knowledge of hardware/software integration processes, particularly with radar or sensor systems.
• Experience with MATLAB or other data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for 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.

Compensation

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.

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.

Additional Information

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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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.