Principal Software C​/C++ Engineer

Location

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

United States of America

Onsite

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.

DoD Clearance:
Secret

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.

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.

We are seeking Senior Software Engineers to join our development team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. All teams develop software in a variety of languages including C++, C, and several others. Candidates can expect to work on many if not all the phases of the software development life cycle. In this position, you will provide practical solutions to difficult technical software problems, support multiple programs and platforms within a software product line, and work on real‑time software development, application software development, test and verification, data analysis, and software tools development.

This role will be 100% on‑site in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

• Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of real‑time embedded software, application software, and tools, including development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems.
• Design, code, test, integrate and document software solutions.
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.
• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.

• Typically requires a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with C++, C and/or Java.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. Government issued security clearance prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems, architectures, software development life cycle and processes.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, Git, Jira, Jenkins, Perl, Bash and Kornshell.
• Experience developing software in a team‑based development environment, preferably Agile/Scrum, Dev Ops and test automation.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, including ability to produce technical documentation and a desire to learn new technologies and tools.
• Able to travel domestic and international.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and with colleagues who represent multiple work and conflict resolution styles.

• 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.
• Relocation eligible.

This position is classified as Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they…