Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

The Software organization develops the applications that drive missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems, as well as the integration and test software. These applications integrate firmware, operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control capabilities to complete the mission. The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle.  Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers.  Join our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology. 

As part of the Software Engineering Space and Air Center team, you will be an integral part of helping Raytheon further our vision to be the global leader in core and next-generation defense and security solutions. By any measure, Raytheon is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on developing mission-driven, world-class talent. The result is a workforce that takes pride in the company and consistently delivers superior solutions.

More than anything, we are innovators, creators and strategists drawing inspiration from each other every day. We collaborate, iterate, and execute with an eye toward the company mission and personal career growth.

We are looking to hire experienced Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer to work in a Quick Response Capability (QRC) environment within Space and Air Center. This is a great opportunity for Software Engineers to work on variety of projects, from small stand-alone components integrated into a larger product, to strategic code modules that are part of a large legacy system!

We value multifaceted skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will do:

• Develop software rapidly within an Agile team environment to meet evolving business needs.

• Engineer multi-language solutions focused on rapid integration, product quality, and high end-user satisfaction.

• Architect, design, test, and debug mission application software.

• Define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, testability, and quality.

• Present complex technical concepts effectively to various group of customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners.

• Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree and 7 years of prior relevant engineering experience.

• Experience in developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C++ or closely related software languages.

• Experience in computer scripting languages such as Python/Shell/Perl.

• RHEL OS experience.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience as a leader of software development, integration or test activities on defense software development programs

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