Software Engineer II

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

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 opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This is your opportunity to join the Receiver/ Exciter & Processing Architecture (REPA) Department as a Software Engineer II. The department’s primary goal is to design, develop, and support land and sea-based radar systems. We are looking for a unique engineer to enhance the sustainability of our current radar products. The ideal candidate will have experience in legacy radar hardware and software technologies, with an interest and ability to transition these products to current technologies while maintaining and troubleshooting and patching our deployed systems.

• Provide expertise in modern C++ development and hands‑on experience across Linux, MATLAB, Dev Ops tooling, and Python.
• Work within Linux to develop C/C++ and Mat Lab tools to build and test the DREXs going into the next generation of Radars.
• Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to work out technical challenges and deliver advanced capabilities.
• This 1st shift role will be 100% onsite and based in Marlborough, MA.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in C++ (C++14/17/20), including object-oriented design and performance optimization.
• Experience developing in Linux environments (e.g., command-line workflows, build systems, debugging tools).
• Experience with Dev Ops concepts and tools (e.g., Git Lab CI, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, automated build/test pipelines).
• Experience with MATLAB (e.g., algorithm development, modeling, numerical analysis).
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret 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.

• Experience with Python (e.g., scripting, test automation, data analysis).
• Experience with radar signal processing, RF systems, or software-defined radio (SDR).
• Experience with tools like GNU Radio, USRP platforms, or similar SDR frameworks.
• Experience in digital signal processing, real-time systems, or embedded development.
• Experience in high-throughput, low-latency system design.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, technical engineering environment.
• Active / Existing Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

• 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.
• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when…