Software Engineer (Missiles Defense Sensors) - (ONSITE)
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2025-05-12Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
MA311: Woburn MA 225 Presidential 225 Presidential Way Goddard Building 27, Woburn, MA, 01801 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance:
DoD Clearance: SecretAt 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 Raytheon team is looking for a Software Engineer within the X-Band Radar (XBR) Agile Release Train (ART). As a member of this team, you will be supporting new radar capabilities, test, Formal Qualification Test (FQT) and graphical user interface (GUI) development in Woburn MA at the Missile Defense Center (MDC).
What You Will Do:
Responsible for the development of new and changed Radar system requirements and trouble reports for the XBR Program, including regression and formal test. Specific responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain software code in Ada and C++ for radar algorithm implementation, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Design and implement graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Qt for radar systems, enhancing user experience and interaction.
Design, develop, and test Radar software based on software trouble reports in an agile, collaborative environment, delivering builds to site.
Participate in agile execution and continuous improvement.
Work collaboratively with systems and System Integration & Test (SI&T) engineers to analyze, develop, and test system requirement modifications to the existing Radar system baseline.
Work closely with stakeholders, including other engineering teams, program leadership, and the customer to refine the product backlog and ensure team priorities are aligned with program execution and release dates.
Familiar with software development in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Development (CI/CD) environment.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Proficient in programming concepts using C/C++, Java or Ada
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Well-developed communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of and ability to work within the Agile Scrum development practice.
Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to complex technical problems.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, cross-team collaboration and training.
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.
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.
This position must be able to maintain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), 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
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