Ada Developer - Principal Software Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-08-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA133: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 3 Concord 50 Apple Hill Drive Concord - Building 3, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 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.

We are seeking a skilled Principal Software Development Engineer with a focus on developing complex systems in Ada. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-performance applications and will be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle.

You will work onsite in Tewksbury, Massachusetts as part of the Patriot Software Development Team. 

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Ada for complex systems and applications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability.

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments.

Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications.

Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Stay current with industry trends and advancements in emerging technologies, especially in relation to complex systems.

Light travel and off hours testing (2nd or 3rd shift) may occasionally be required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Experience developing complex systems and applications using Ada programming language.
• Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an interim secret U.S. security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high-concurrency and distributed systems.
• Experience in developing complex systems and applications using C/C++, Java or other object-oriented programming language.
• Experience with multithreading, memory management, or performance optimization in complex environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer 

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 

Relocation Eligibility - Eligible for Relocation

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Onsite: Employees will work primarily onsite. 

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm  

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 c