Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary

Principal Software Development Engineer – Patriot Software Team

Location:

Tewksbury, Massachusetts (SCIF, onsite)

Date Posted:

At Raytheon, we are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented engineer to develop complex systems in C/C++ as part of our Patriot Software Team. The role involves all stages of the software development lifecycle and requires a passion for creating high-performance applications.

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C and C++ for complex systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments.
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in C/C++ technologies, especially in relation to complex systems.
• Light travel and off‑hours testing (2nd or 3rd shift) may occasionally be required.
• This position requires exclusive onsite presence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Experience in developing complex systems and applications using C/C++, Java or other object‑oriented programming languages.
• Experience in embedded systems, real‑time systems, or large‑scale applications.
• Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Active Secret security clearance (preferred).
• Experience with multithreading, memory management, or performance optimization in complex environments (preferred).
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high‑concurrency and distributed systems (preferred).
• Experience with network communication protocols, shell scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, software debuggers, and using embedded RTOSs (e.g., VxWorks, Integrity) (preferred).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) (preferred).
• Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) (preferred).

• Salary range: $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Potential annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on level and collective‑bargaining agreement).
• Relocation assistance available.

DoD Clearance:
Secret. Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.