NASAMS Senior Software Engineer

RTX • Tewksbury, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a Senior 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. This role is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, where you’ll work collaboratively to deliver high-quality software solutions that support the NASAMS system effectivity chain: Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy. Leveraging Agile and DevSecOps principles, you’ll design, develop, test, and deploy software for mission-critical capabilities. As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 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.
• Familiarity with missile defense programs and 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.
• Advanced knowledge of software integration, testing frameworks, and debugging tools.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Proven experience contributing to a team environment and developing creative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver real-time software for NASAMS, including Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy functionalities.
• Develop solutions for target acquisition, threat evaluation, missile firing, and other critical functions.
• Maintain and deploy complex software in an Agile/DevSecOps environment with secure, high-quality, high-frequency deliveries.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting technical growth and collaboration.
• Participate in reviews of software components to ensure quality and alignment with program requirements.
• Contribute to testing frameworks and CI/CD practices to enable efficient software validation and delivery.
• Solve problems within defined scope and ensure seamless integration of software with NASAMS hardware and systems.

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, and holidays

What This Job Offers

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