Software Section Leader

RTX • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. Our Battle Management Software Department is looking for a talented Software Section Leader who is enthusiastic, hardworking, and proactive in supporting leadership, development, test, and other tasks throughout a software life cycle. The successful candidate will work in an exciting environment, providing technical leadership and creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems. The Software Engineering Manager will work closely with other engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind. The role also provides technical leadership through mentorship, subject matter expertise, team leadership, and participation in proposal, design, and process improvement. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Software Section Leader will report to the Software Department Leader and serve as a supervisor within the department. In this position, the candidate will be responsible for a group of software engineers working on various internal and external programs. The position is full-time on-site in our Ft. Wayne, IN location.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience in leadership such as Scrum Master/ Team lead/ Technical area lead on a successful multi-discipline team.
• Experience working and solving complex issues with both internal and external customer input.
• Experience developing design, requirement, and user documentation.
• Experience in architecting, developing, testing software using C, C++, C#, Java, Ada or closely related software languages.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Red Hat and/or Linux Operating Systems.
• Working knowledge in computer scripting language such as Shell/Perl/Python.
• Proficiency utilizing software debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, empathetic leadership style.
• Background in hiring, onboarding, and building a collaborative team culture.
• Strong Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, architecture, and development of critical capabilities in an active Agile environment.
• Demonstrate leadership skills with ability to coordinate the activities of multiple engineers working on a wide range of programs, ensuring successful technical execution and delivery of solutions for the customer.
• Be adept at communicating (verbal and written) with all levels within and outside the company, ability to prepare and deliver presentations/summaries which appropriately address the intended audience.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies to increase software development productivity and support strategic product development.
• Empower engineering staff to excel by ensuring proper training, removing barriers, providing constructive feedback, as well as ensuring proper execution of organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Support proposal development, including technical solution, price, and schedule content.

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligible.
• 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

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