Senior Software Engineer - Space and RF Sensors (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

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 through highly engaged Engineering talent while investing in Generative AI and Machine Learning solutions to support solving the toughest challenges.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Software organization develops software applications focused on providing cutting edge capabilities and solutions to our customers toughest challenges. Our precision software and firmware integrate operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control processing features 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. 

Are you a passionate, motivated Software Developer interested in a rewarding career in the Defense Industry?  We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with embedded development experience to join our Space and RF Sensors team at Raytheon in Fort Wayne, IN. 

As a member of the team, you will work on cutting edge technology and contribute to programs that save lives and enable the freedoms we enjoy.  Every day at Raytheon our extraordinary engineers are empowered for excellence and inspired to invent in an inclusive environment where work-life balance is an elegant solution, not a slogan.

What You Will Do:

• Participation on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, employing agile software development techniques and resources to plan, design, develop, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions for aerospace and defense applications.

• Responsible for some or all of a Software product, contributing as a software team member and possibly leading a small software team.

• Responsibilities spanning the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, test, and field support.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum 5+ years of Professional Software development experience.

• Proven self-motivated problem solver who can look at a situation, identify gaps or issues, and take initiative to resolve them (technically, with process, and with documentation)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, Python or other computer languages.

• Proficiency with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles and practices.

• Proficiency with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration and Test-Driven Development Methodologies

• Experience with software testing and debugging tools.

• Experience developing on Red Hat Linux or equivalent OS

• Experience using version control tools like Git.

• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and secure software development methodologies

• Experience leveraging Generative AI and Machine Learning to improve productivity, collaboration, and performance

• Experience with gRPC and Protobufs

• Experience with Linux, VxWorks, INTEGRITY, or other RTOS

• Familiarity with Open Systems Architectures and modular design principles.

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