Senior Program Protection Software Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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. 

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.

What You Will Do

Apply the latest technologies and be responsible for designing, implementing, debugging and fixing problems with the Radar software applications.
Implement real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific Security implementations.
Design the program protection solution to be integrated with the overall tactical radar software, with an understanding of the radar system “big picture” and be able to develop or review detail solutions at the source code level.

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of modern computer architectures and hardware technologies

• Experience with the Linux Operating System

• Programming Languages: C/C++

• Experience in an Agile environment

• The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Operating System Knowledge

• Understanding and extending the Linux Kernel via Kernel Modules

• Experience with the VxWorks or other Real Time Operating Systems

• Experience with the application of, or knowledge of, Cryptography

• Scripting Languages like Python / Perl

• Use of the following software development tools/frameworks:  Jenkins, CMake, Google Test, Google Protocol Buffers, GCC

• Experience working on embedded systems

• Experience working on Real Time systems

• Experience developing multithreaded applications.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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