Principal Java/C++ Software Engineer

RTX

3d•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. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Raytheon team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to support the C5I (Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Cyber and Intelligence) product line in the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software (SW) Department. The MDS SW mission is to provide world class Radar and Command and Control (C2) Software for our customer's wide array of Surveillance and Warning Systems. We align to the core Agile and DevSecOps principles of collaborative operation across the entire value stream, delivering high-frequency, high-quality deployments to our customers. We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms. The candidate will be an integral part of the Software team. The candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, debugging and fixing problems within the SW application, as well as supporting integration efforts. The SW application is developed in an assortment of languages including C++, Java, JavaScript/Typescript, Lua, C# and Python. CI/CD pipelines are used to create Linux applications, microservices, REST APIs, Windows frontend applications, and HTML UIs to support the customer. The candidate shall also be able to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems, with solutions that are imaginative, thorough, and practicable, and consistent with organization objectives, work under only general direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. The job location for this opportunity is in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience developing software in a team-based development environment using the Agile Scrum or Kanban framework.
Experience as a software developer in C++ and/or Java code base, Git version control and workflow, code review process, unit testing, RedHat/UNIX/Linux OS.
Experience with debugging tools for identifying and resolving software defects and optimizing code performance
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong collaboration and communication skills
Experience with agile management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
Domain knowledge in Command-and-Control operations, Link16 tactical communication, HMI usability development, Mission Defense Planning, Simulation Modeling and Analysis and Threat Evaluation/Weapon Assignment processing
Experience with designing and implementing a large-scale modularized, reusable product base that supports multiple products
Proven ability to interface with customers and lead technical solutions to complex user requirements
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements
Ability to understand command and control and/or radar technology in the areas of software design, integration and test
Familiarity with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) and CMMI-compliant Gate Reviews
Proven experience in large, complex defense systems
Experience with AI tools and applications to Software Engineering
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools (i.e. Cameo)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software in an agile, collaborative environment that encourages creativity and teamwork to solve complex challenges.
Develop and implement sophisticated algorithms to solve challenging technical problems, optimizing performance and functionality in critical systems.
Determine failure root cause, develop, design and implement solutions.
Provide critical input on software components of system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions, software reuse opportunities, and the synthesis of requirements from the system level down to individual software components.
Work closely with Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, and Platform teams to ensure seamless integration of components, alignment of requirements, and successful end-to-end system functionality.
Implement recommendations to improve documentation quality and refine software development process standards, driving efficiency and excellence across the team.
Offer technical guidance to the scrum team during planning and execution, ensuring alignment with project goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.