Spy-6 Software CPT Lead

Date Posted:

2025-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA801: Marlborough, MA 1001 Boston Post Road Building 2, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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. 

An opportunity exists within the Ground & Maritime Defense Radar Software -1 department in Marlborough, MA for a SPY-6 Software Cross Product Team (CPT) Lead - Associate Director, for the SPY-6 DDG Flight III Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and Flight IIA Backfit radars. The AMDR and Backfit programs will develop, integrate and test software for the Navy’s next generation integrated radars as well as support new business initiatives for SPY-6 and the growing Radar Digital Software Product Line (RDPL) franchise.

The Ground & Maritime Defense Radar Software -1 department contributes to the success of Raytheon by providing software solutions throughout the product lifecycles of some of Raytheon’s most prominent world class radars. The department is a critical source of support for the RDPL for a variety of new technology initiatives and internal research and development (R&D) efforts.

What You Will Do

The SPY-6 CPT Lead is responsible for driving flawless technical, schedule, and cost performance for AMDR and Backfit working within the RDPL. The CPT Lead manages all software architecture, development and software maintenance activities, coordinating with the Navy and other stakeholders. The CPT Lead is responsible for the execution of AMDR and Backfit Software Development, ensuring all needed functionality is delivered on time and with No Doubt quality.

This role requires direct and frequent collaboration with RDPL Program Leadership, SPY-6(V)1/4 IPTs and CPTs, the PMO, Lockheed Martin leadership and the Navy. Must be able to clearly communicate status, issues and resolutions to executive leadership on matters that significantly impact the program.

As a leader within the SPY-6 Family of Radars (FoR) engineering organization, this person will actively provide leadership, vision, strategy and guidance to ensure that the daily operations of the software organization align with the present long-term goals of Raytheon engineering and Naval Power Capability Systems.

In this strategic role, the CPT Lead brings Agile and DevOps best practices into the RDPL teams, increasing productivity and accelerating delivery of production software. Additionally, this CPT lead will support new innovation technology adoption related to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to bring continuous improvement initiatives to the product line and the SW organization.

The role supports the SPY-6 FoR Program Office in future growth through proposal development and the deployment and continual improvement of people, processes and tools. The lead represents the interests of several engineering directorates (SW, Integration & Testing, etc.) on the program and is responsible for managing a team capable of delivering products that include software, algorithms, requirements, simulations, customer briefings, etc.

This full-time onsite position can sit in Marlborough MA or Tewksbury MA.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and a minimum of 12 years of experience.

• Experience in Agile software development methodologies and use of Scrum for software development

• Engineering experience to include leadership roles as well as technical and management roles.

• Experience with EVMS to manage program execution

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master of Science in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or related Technical Degree

• Experience in management of large teams with multiple stakeholders

• Demonstrated knowledge of SPY-6 system and sensor software

• Experience with the development and maintenance of Radar Product Line processes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills