Senior Software Engineer

RTX•Woburn, MA

19h•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 Senior Software Engineer to support the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software Department. The MDS Software mission is to provide world-class radar and Command and Control (C2) Software for our customers’ wide array of surveillance and warning systems. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development, integration, and deployment of mission-critical systems that support programs such as the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance Model 2 (AN/TPY-2) The role of Senior Software Engineer requires advanced technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to mentor junior team members while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience developing software using C, C++, or Ada in a team-based, agile environment.
Experience with the software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and testing.
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

Proven ability to work collaboratively with systems engineers, test teams, and other stakeholders to address complex technical challenges.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to lead technical discussions and mentor team members effectively.
Extensive experience with radar software development and/or radar concepts.
Familiarity with missile defense programs and experience working on large, complex systems.
Advanced knowledge of software integration, testing frameworks, and debugging tools.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions.
Experience contributing to a team environment to develop creative solutions to technical problems.
Ability to promote a culture of continuous learning and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and test software solutions to address complex system requirements in an agile, collaborative environment.
Analyze, implement, and test software modifications to enhance the functionality and performance of the existing system baseline.
Lead and participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues based on software trouble reports.
Collaborate with systems engineers, integration and test engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of software solutions into radar and Command and Control systems.
Contribute to agile execution and continuous improvement initiatives, driving best practices and process efficiencies across the team.
Ensure high-quality software deliveries to the site multiple times a year, meeting customer requirements and program timelines.
Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.