Software Engineering Section/Technical Lead

RTX • El Segundo, CA

6d • $118,300 - $224,900 • 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. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Section/Technical Lead with deep knowledge of real‑time embedded systems, advanced algorithms, and system‑level integration. Raytheon El Segundo, CA Location

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience implementing and validating real‑time algorithms and supporting SW/HW integration on embedded platforms.
• Experience collaborating with different stakeholders.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EO/IR or sensor‑based targeting systems.
• Familiarity with agile processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and automated testing methods.
• Experience coordinating across multiple product lines or quick‑reaction capability programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to translate technical considerations to clear, actionable guidance.
• Proven effectiveness in rapid‑execution, multi‑baseline programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as both a senior technical contributor and a Section Lead responsible for managing software engineering staffing, talent development, performance management, and maintaining consistent execution across multiple fast‑moving software baselines.
• Provide senior technical leadership by delegating, reviewing, and guiding engineering work to ensure disciplined implementation of key embedded system algorithms.
• Review code, validate algorithm behavior, and drive strong engineering practices through clear technical rationale and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with systems and cross‑functional leads to support integration, verification, and delivery of multiple simultaneous efforts.
• Manage section staffing, workload balancing, and long‑term workforce planning, ensuring a healthy and well‑supported engineering organization.
• Perform performance management, coaching, and career development to grow talent and maintain strong engineering capabilities.
• Champion engineering discipline excellence through process ownership, best‑practice promotion, inclusive culture building, and stable leadership across programs.
• Work onsite in El Segundo, CA

Benefits

• The RTX Employee Scholar Program pays for tuition, academic fees and books for undergraduate and graduate study at approved educational institutions
• 401(k) plan that offers a broad range of investment options. For eligible employees, we will match up to 4% of your savings to help you build financial security
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to accommodate work/life balance including many with every other Friday off
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior