Senior Software Development Engineer

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

8d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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. We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Development Engineer with a focus on developing Simulation applications in C/C++. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-performance applications and will be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle. You will work in Tewksbury, Massachusetts as part of the Patriot Software Development Team.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience.
Proven experience in developing complex systems and applications using C/C++, ADA, Java or other object-oriented programming language.
Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system.
Experience leading team of engineers
Experience with requirement analysis and writing
Experience developing hardware-in-loop simulators for embedded systems
The ability to obtain and maintain an interim secret U.S. security clearance prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret security clearance.
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high-concurrency and distributed systems.
Experience in embedded systems, real-time systems, or large-scale applications.
Experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization in complex environments.
Experience with Network Communication Protocols, Shell Scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, software debuggers, and using embedded RTOSs (e.g. VxWorks, Integrity).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C and 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.
Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in C/C++ technologies, especially in relation to complex systems.
Light travel and off hours testing (2nd or 3rd shift) may occasionally be required.