2026 Raytheon Full Time - Software Engineer I - Andover, MA (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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.

What You Will Do

• Work with design, development, and maintenance of key publications tooling, including XML/SGML transformation pipelines, production scripts, PDF utilities, and illustration tooling.
• Support modernization efforts to maintain, migrate or retire legacy systems (Omnimark, SGML‑dependent workflows, version control and publications processes) and transition to more sustainable, automated solutions.
• Assist with the building automation platforms, command‑line utilities, desktop applications and custom scripts used to generate and validate publication outputs.
• Collaborate with writers, illustrators, and content managers to maintain tool reliability and continuously improve workflow efficiency.
• Investigate issues within the publications tool ecosystem, propose solutions, and drive fixes to completion with minimal oversight.

What You Will Learn

In this role, you’ll contribute to projects involving modernizing legacy systems, building automation workflows, transforming structured content, and developing custom scripts and tools. You’ll gain hands-on experience with XML processing pipelines, PDF and illustration tooling, publication build automation, and content‑management integrations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), such as Computer Science, obtained prior to start
• Proficiency in one or more general‑purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with structured content formats (XML, JSON, HTML)

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Basic debugging, diagnostic, or system‑analysis skills
• Experience with shell scripting on both Linux and Windows environments
• Willingness to work with and improve legacy systems
• Interest in graphics or CAD formats (SVG, DWG, CAD tools)
• Familiarity with modern build and automation tools (such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Curiosity about software architecture and a desire to contribute ideas to help modernize our toolchain

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.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is NOT eligible for relocation assistance.

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. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: http