NASAMS Senior Principal Software Engineer

RTX • Tewksbury, MA

6d • 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 Senior 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 and drive the technical execution of software programs across the NASAMS system effectivity chain: Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy. In this highly visible role, you will spearhead the development of mission-critical software, coordinate cross-functional teams, and serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for software architecture and development. As a mentor to engineers at all levels, you will help foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. This position is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, where you’ll work in an Agile and DevSecOps environment to deliver high-quality 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 10 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 technical execution of software development programs, ensuring successful delivery of solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate and guide the activities of multiple engineers across teams, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Design, architect, and implement critical software capabilities in an active Agile environment.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in software architecture, development, testing, and integration.
• Proactively identify and address technical and programmatic risks, making data-driven decisions to ensure successful execution.
• Oversee and participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and optimizing software to meet performance and reliability goals.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in team processes, tools, and technical approaches, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, summaries, and reports to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Coach, mentor, and delegate work to lower-level professionals, contributing to their professional development and technical growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, test engineers, and program leadership, to deliver integrated solutions for large, complex systems.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level