Principal Software Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-01-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WESTFORD-WFD7 ~ 7 Technology Park Dr ~ BLDG 7

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. 

Raytheon is a world leader in high altitude imaging sensors. As such, we in the Advanced Product Solutions department provide the United States Government and International Partners with remote sensing systems, for time critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Our ISR Information and Intelligence Engineering group develops algorithms and software for processing, optimizing, and creating intelligence products from these sensors.

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to work on our team. As a team member, you will be working on state-of-the-art imaging systems with some of the most advanced capabilities available. This is a great opportunity to contribute to technologies that truly make a difference. We look forward to having you on the team. Applicants should have experience leading projects or developing maintainable processes.

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/intelligence-surveillance reconnaissance/multispectral-imaging

What You Will Do

• Perform software development within an Agile Software Development group.

• Provide mentorship and technical insight into new software components.

• Provide direct support of program efforts and proposal activities.

• Develop software in multiple languages, including but not limited to C++, Java, Python, or Typescript.

• Design and develop high performance software in a dynamic environment.

• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in Westford, MA.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior work experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of prior work experience.

• Experience with C++ and/or Java development with a focus on application scalability and performance.

• Experience interacting with customers (internal or external), suppliers, and/or other organizations / disciplines.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• BS degree in Software Engineering or a related major is HIGHLY PREFERRED.

• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes.

• Experience with Machine Learning concepts.

• Experience with GPU Programming.

• Experience with web development.

• Ability and desire to facilitate team growth and knowledge transfer.

• Experience with estimating software tasks for extended periods of time (i.e. longer than 12 months).

What We Offer

• 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 assistance is not available for this position.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security cleara