Principal Software Engineer – Java, Python

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of professional experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is necessary before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience in software design, integration, and testing using C/C++ in a real-time, multi-threaded software development environment.
• Proficiency in a Unix/Linux operating system is essential.

• Develop robust and scalable software in C++ that operates on Linux or UNIX systems, utilizing Agile development methodologies.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain radar software applications to ensure system integration and scalability.
• Create and update MATLAB scripts for verifying software requirements.
• Tackle challenging problems and deliver results on schedule.
• Participate in design, code, and test reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in C/C++ technologies, particularly in relation to complex systems and continuous delivery.

At Raytheon, our mission is guided by our values and a higher purpose: to assist our nation and allies in defending freedoms and deterring aggression. With over a century of expertise and renowned engineering capability, we strive to meet today’s challenges and anticipate future threats. Our team is dedicated to solving significant issues that contribute to global safety and security. We are excited to welcome a talented Principal Software Engineer to our Radar Digital Product Line team in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

If you have a passion for creating high-performance applications and enjoy contributing to all stages of the software development lifecycle, we encourage you to join us. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive compensation, healthcare, wellness programs, retirement benefits, and work/life balance initiatives. Our benefits include flexible work schedules, parental leave, achievement awards, educational assistance, and backup care provisions for children and adults.

As a part of our commitment to a secure hiring process, you may need to attend select interview steps in person at one of our locations, regardless of whether the role is onsite, hybrid, or remote. We anticipate this application window will close approximately 40 days from the posting date, though it may be adjusted based on candidate flow and business needs.

Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to affirmative action in hiring qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. Thank you for considering this opportunity with Raytheon.