Principal Software Engineer - Gen4 Airborne Radar (APG-82)
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. Raytheon Space and Air division in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer [Embedded / Radar] to own the Tactical Software Operational Flight Program for APG-82(V)1/APG-82(V)x and lead the Tactical Software team.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in embedded APG-82(V)1 software development, and coding in C/C++/ADA for APG-82(V)1 Tactical Radar Software.
- Experience working on Linux, Windows, VxWorks, RTSecure, and Integrity
- Experience working in an agile/scrum team hyper-collaborative team environment using typical agile oriented tool suite.
- Experience with design, code, integration, and test of software into a large software baseline and large system
- Experience working within Defense-contracting environments as this position will be participating in customer-meetings.
- Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Must possess program required "special access programs" (SAP/SAR) for consideration of employment.
- Proven analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot tool and system performance issues.
- Experience with large complex systems such as airborne radars.
Responsibilities
- Provide architectural vision and technical design guidance for the Operational Flight Software for both the F-15 APG-82(V)x and Integrated REX Processor programs
- Serve as the primary owner of the Tactical Operational Flight Software
- Lead and mentor a team of experienced and junior engineers
- Deliver clear technical direction, guidance, and prioritization for assigned tasks
- Partner with the cross-discipline team to plan, prioritize, and manage backlog items for current and future sprints
- Lead the design and development for the software necessary to support OMS GRA capabilities
- Support cross-functional discussions on OFP technical details, long-term vision, and strategic direction
- Apply strong investigation and troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues and develop effective solutions
- Contribute effectively to program and customer meetings, technical reviews, and status discussions
- Support program leadership in technical decision-making and problem resolution
- Help ensure adherence to technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives
- Contribute to successful completion of program milestones and customer deliverables
Benefits
- parental (including paternal) leave
- flexible work schedules
- achievement awards
- educational assistance
- child/adult backup care
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
