Senior Software Engineer / Scrum Master

RTX • Woburn, 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. 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 threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Raytheon team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer/Scrum Master to support Team Sapphire within the Sea-Based X-Band Radar (XBR) program. Team Sapphire focuses on software development and maintenance for critical components such as failover capabilities, signal processing, and discrimination algorithms. The Scrum Master will help the team deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering an Agile mindset and ensuring adherence to Agile practices. This role requires a confident, well-spoken leader who can work effectively with the Product Owner and other stakeholders to ensure the team remains focused on delivering value while maintaining alignment with program objectives. The job location for this opportunity is onsite in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience as a Scrum Master or Agile team leader in a software development environment.
• Experience with Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and support Agile teams in delivering high-quality software.
• Experience working closely with and provide constructive feedback to Product Owners and stakeholders.
• Experience working with teams focused on complex software systems, such as failover capabilities, signal processing, or algorithms.
• 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

• Familiarity with radar software development or radar concepts.
• Experience with missile defense programs or large, complex systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile metrics and tools for tracking team performance (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Experience contributing to a team environment to develop creative solutions to technical challenges.
• Ability to promote a culture of continuous learning and cross-team collaboration.
• Effective communication and leadership skills to foster collaboration and address team challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for Team Sapphire, ensuring the team adheres to Agile principles and best practices.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that prioritizes communication, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the Product Owner (PO) to ensure the backlog is well-maintained, prioritized, and aligned with program objectives.
• Act as a coach and mentor to the team on Agile frameworks, ensuring team members understand their roles and responsibilities within the Agile process.
• Help identify and remove impediments that may block the team’s progress, escalating issues as necessary.
• Track and communicate team progress, velocity, and other metrics to stakeholders.
• Advocate for and maintain team focus on delivering high-quality software solutions for failover capabilities, signal processing, and discrimination algorithms.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to the Product Owner to ensure the team’s priorities align with program goals.
• Promote Agile best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance and productivity.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees