Principal Software Engineer

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG

 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: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.  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 Raytheon team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to support the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software Department. The MDS Software mission is to provide world-class radar and Command and Control (C2) Software for our customers’ wide array of surveillance and warning systems. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical software solutions for programs such as the Army, Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance Model 2 (AN/TPY-2), Sea-Based X-Band Radar (XBR), Qatar Early Warning Radar (QEWR), Taiwan Surveillance Radar Program (SRP), and GLOBUS systems.   This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive innovation and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will also mentor junior engineers, contribute to strategic decision-making, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software solutions in support of radar and Command and Control systems.   Analyze, implement, and test software modifications to enhance the functionality, performance, and reliability of existing system baselines.   Drive the resolution of complex software trouble reports, leveraging debugging tools to quickly identify and fix software defects while optimizing code for performance.   Provide technical leadership in an agile execution environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring adherence to industry best practices.   Collaborate with systems engineers, integration and test engineers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration of software components.   Guide the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and other automation tools to enable efficient software delivery.   Act as a technical mentor and coach, delegating tasks and providing guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.   Represent the software team in program-level discussions, providing technical expertise and ensuring alignment with program objectives.   Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, driving innovation and advancing the technical capabilities of the team.

Advanced radar and Command and Control systems concepts, including real-time, mission-critical processing.   Strategies for