Principal Software Engineer

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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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Raytheon is a world leader in high altitude imaging sensors. As such we in the Advanced Product Solutions department provide the United States Government and International Partners with remote sensing systems for time critical intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Our ISR Information and Intelligence Engineering group develops algorithms and software for processing optimizing and creating intelligence products from these sensors.

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to work on our team. As a team member you will be working on state-of-the-art imaging systems with some of the most advanced capabilities available. This is a great opportunity to contribute to technologies that truly make a difference. We look forward to having you on the team. Applicants should have experience leading projects or developing maintainable processes.

reconnaissance/multispectral-imaging

What You Will Do

• Perform software development within an Agile Software Development group.

• Provide mentorship and technical insight into new software components.

• Provide direct support of program efforts and proposal activities.

• Develop software in multiple languages including but not limited to C Java Typescript.

• Design and develop high performance software in a dynamic environment.

• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in Westford MA.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior work experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of prior work experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience with estimating software tasks for extended periods of time (i.e. longer than 12 months).

• Experience interacting with customers (internal or external) suppliers and/or other organizations / disciplines.

• Experience with C and Java development with a focus on application scalability and performance.

• Experience with web development.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• BS degree in Software Engineering or a related major is HIGHLY PREFERRED.

• Experience with Kubernetes.

• Experience with Machine Learning concepts.

• Experience with GPU Programming.

• Ability and desire to facilitate team growth and knowledge transfer.

• Communication interpersonal and decision-making skills.

What We Offer

• 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.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

  The salary range for this role is 101000 USD - 203000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.
  Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to 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 and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
  Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.
  This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
  RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

  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.

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