NASAMS Software Engineer II

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

1d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a talented Software Engineer II to join the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) team. NASAMS is a state-of-the-art air defense system that protects critical assets and population centers from aerial threats by integrating advanced radar, command and control, and missile systems. As a member of this team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and delivering software that supports the full NASAMS system effectiveness chain, including Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy functionalities. As part of the NASAMS team, you will work on an agile team responsible for developing and delivering software that supports the mission-critical capabilities of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). This position is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years or prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience with programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python).
Experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
Experience with problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to obtain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with radar systems, command and control (C2) systems, or missile systems.
Experience with real-time, safety-critical systems.
Experience with software development tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Docker.
Experience with networking protocols and data communications.
Experience with software development for motor ignition, inertial guidance, targeting data extrapolation, seeker search, target lock-on, terminal guidance, and proximity/contact fuzing.
Experience with designing algorithms for azimuth slew and lead angle calculations, prelaunch targeting data transfer, missile firing, in-flight updates, and mission abort capabilities.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to design, develop, test, and deliver real-time application software and tools that enable the NASAMS system effectiveness chain, including Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy functionalities.
Assist in the requirements, design, development, and testing of software systems that support critical functions such as target acquisition, threat evaluation, missile firing, and terminal guidance.
Develop, maintain, and deploy large-scale, complex software solutions for NASAMS in an agile environment, adhering to DevSecOps principles to ensure secure, high-quality, and high-frequency software deliveries.
Participate in internal reviews of NASAMS software components and systems to ensure they meet the highest quality standards and align with program requirements.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of testing frameworks and best practices to enable efficient software validation and delivery using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) concepts.
Analyze and solve problems within defined scope, schedule, and expectations while adhering to established development practices and processes.
Work closely with systems engineers and other team members to ensure the seamless integration of software with NASAMS hardware and other systems.
Your contributions will directly enhance the NASAMS system's ability to provide advanced air defense capabilities, protecting critical assets and infrastructure worldwide.