Senior C/C++, Java or Ada Software Engineer (Tewksbury)

RTX • Tewksbury, MA

65d • $82,000 - $164,000

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 Senior Software Engineer to support our radar programs and 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 customers’ 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 an experienced workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms. As a member of our team, you will design, develop, test, and release software products for one of our C2 programs.

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 unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience developing software with agile methodology in a team-based environment.
• Experience in software development, test, and/or integration using C, C++, Java, or Ada.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government issued Interim 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

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins), configuration management tools (Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory), and data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python).
• 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.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, memory management, and multithreaded applications.
• Well-developed communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to radar software development and/or radar concepts.
• Proven experience with current Missile defense programs with specific experience in large, complex systems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Experience contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems.
• Ability to prioritize and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to promote a culture of continuous learning, cross-team collaboration and training.

Responsibilities

• Work on an agile team responsible for developing and delivering software for one of the MDS Department’s programs.
• Design, develop, and test software based on software trouble reports in an agile, collaborative environment, delivering build to site multiple times a year.
• Participate in agile execution and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with systems and SI&T engineers to analyze, implement, and test system modification requests to the existing system baseline.
• Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of real-time application software and tools.
• Work on problems with open ended scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C/C++ for complex systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments.
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications.
• Design and develop tooling to deploy software to various lab and customer site environments.
• Develop automation pipelines to streamline the integration of upstream software releases and automate configuration management.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in C/C++ technologies.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees