2027 Raytheon Full Time – Sensors – Software Engineer I – McKinney, TX (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513PW ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ PW BLDG

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

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.

Raytheon has an opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our Surveillance Sensor Radio Frequency (RF) Solutions Engineering Team in the Dallas, TX area. We encourage curious, creative problem solvers to join our team of bright, dedicated software craftspeople in designing and implementing highly innovative systems.  You will learn advanced software engineering practices and apply new technologies to develop next generation capabilities and help keep our country safe. 

What You Will Do

• You will gain exposure to systems engineering principles and understand how software fits into the bigger picture of product development.
• Work in a hands-on engineering environment where you can turn classroom knowledge into real solutions.
• Take ownership of your own project tasks or subprojects, with mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Participate in key software lifecycle activities, including code reviews, documentation, testing, and validation.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.

What You Will Learn

• How to work effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams. 
• How to identify and drive continuous improvement in both products and processes. 
• How to develop and maintain large-scale, complex software solutions in an agile environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology, obtained prior to start
• Familiarity in developing, testing, and integrating software applications written in C++ or closely related software languages
• Familiarity with computer scripting languages such as Python

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• A self-starter who enjoys hands-on problem solving and has a passion for C++ and Python development
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Familiarity with Linux, Scrum/Agile, DevSecOps, Git/GitLab
• Familiarity working with physical hardware

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 if eligible

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