NASAMS Software Engineer II

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 Software Engineer II to join the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) team. NASAMS is a state-of-the-art 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 member of this team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and delivering software that supports the full NASAMS system effectivity chain, including Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy functionalities. This position is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, where the NASAMS software team works collaboratively to ensure mission success. By leveraging Agile and DevSecOps principles, we deliver high-quality, high-frequency software deployments to support the evolving needs of our customers.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in software development using modern programming languages (e.g., C++, Jaa).
Experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Jenkins).
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

Experience with radar systems, command and control (C2) systems, or missile systems.
Knowledge of real-time, safety-critical systems.
Familiarity with software development tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Docker.
Understanding of networking protocols and data communications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to design, develop, test, and deliver real-time application software and tools that enable the NASAMS system effectivity chain, including Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy functionalities.
Assist in the requirements, design, development, and testing of software systems that support critical functions such as target acquisition, threat evaluation, missile firing, and terminal guidance.
Develop, maintain, and deploy large-scale, complex software solutions for NASAMS in an agile environment, adhering to DevSecOps principles to ensure secure, high-quality, and high-frequency software deliveries.
Participate in internal reviews of NASAMS software components and systems to ensure they meet the highest quality standards and align with program requirements.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of testing frameworks and best practices to enable efficient software validation and delivery using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) concepts.
Analyze and solve problems within defined scope, schedule, and expectations while adhering to established development practices and processes.
Work closely with systems engineers and other team members to ensure the seamless integration of software with NASAMS hardware and other systems.
Your contributions will directly enhance the NASAMS system's ability to provide advanced air defense capabilities, protecting critical assets and infrastructure worldwide.