NASAMS Principal Software Engineer

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. With over 100 years of experience, we bring renowned engineering expertise to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) team. NASAMS is a cutting-edge air defense system that protects critical assets and population centers from aerial threats by integrating advanced radar, command and control, and missile systems. As a senior technical leader, you will oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of mission-critical software that supports all aspects of the NASAMS system effectivity chain: Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across the full development lifecycle, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure program success. This position is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, where you’ll work collaboratively in an Agile and DevSecOps environment to deliver high-quality, high-frequency software solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in programming languages (e.g., C++, Java).
Experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Jenkins).
Experience leading teams and resolving complex technical challenges.
Ability to obtain U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required after start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Extensive experience with radar software development and/or radar concepts.
Proven expertise in missile defense programs and working with large, complex systems.
Hands-on experience with tools such as the Atlassian Suite (e.g., Bitbucket, Artifactory, JIRA, Confluence), Jenkins, Eclipse, and Ansible.
Strong knowledge of Linux Operating Systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Familiarity with CI/CD environments and pipelines, including experience with DevSecOps methodologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to coach and delegate work to junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Proven leadership experience in a team environment, driving creative solutions to complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software solutions for NASAMS, ensuring alignment with mission-critical requirements.
Analyze, implement, and test software modifications to enhance functionality, performance, and reliability.
Drive the resolution of complex software trouble reports, leveraging debugging tools to identify and resolve issues while optimizing performance.
Provide technical leadership in an Agile environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing industry best practices.
Collaborate with systems engineers, integration and test engineers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration of software components.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation tools to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.
Act as a technical mentor, delegating tasks, coaching junior and mid-level engineers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Represent the software team in program-level discussions, providing technical expertise and ensuring program objectives are met.
Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, driving innovation and advancing the technical capabilities of the NASAMS team.