NASAMS Software Engineer II

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 50 Apple Hill Dr ASSABET BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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.

Raytheon is seeking a talented Software Engineer II to join the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) team. NASAMS is a state-of-the-art air defense system that protects critical assets and population centers from aerial threats by integrating advanced radar command and control and missile systems. As a member of this team you will play a critical role in designing developing testing and delivering software that supports the full NASAMS system effectiveness chain including Detect Decide Engage and Destroy functionalities.

As part of the NASAMS team you will work on an agile team responsible for developing and delivering software that supports the mission-critical capabilities of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).

This position is based in Tewksbury Massachusetts.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with team members to design develop test and deliver real-time application software and tools that enable the NASAMS system effectiveness chain including Detect Decide Engage and Destroy functionalities.

• Assist in the requirements design development and testing of software systems that support critical functions such as target acquisition threat evaluation missile firing and terminal guidance.

• Develop maintain and deploy large-scale complex software solutions for NASAMS in an agile environment adhering to DevSecOps principles to ensure secure high-quality and high-frequency software deliveries.

• Participate in internal reviews of NASAMS software components and systems to ensure they meet the highest quality standards and align with program requirements.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of testing frameworks and best practices to enable efficient software validation and delivery using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) concepts.

• Analyze and solve problems within defined scope schedule and expectations while adhering to established development practices and processes.

• Work closely with systems engineers and other team members to ensure the seamless integration of software with NASAMS hardware and other systems.

• Your contributions will directly enhance the NASAMS systems ability to provide advanced air defense capabilities protecting critical assets and infrastructure worldwide.

What You Will Learn

• The inner workings of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and its integration with advanced Missile Defense Systems and/or Command and Control (C2) Systems.

• How to design develop and maintain high-quality software solutions for complex real-time systems that enable critical NASAMS functionalities including target acquisition threat evaluation missile firing and terminal guidance.

• Best practices and frameworks for testing and validating robust and reliable software deployments that meet the high standards required for mission-critical systems.

• How to effectively collaborate in an Agile and DevSecOps environment delivering secure high-frequency software updates that keep pace with evolving customer needs and threats.

• By joining the NASAMS program you will build the skills and knowledge to contribute to one of the worlds most advanced air defense systems while working alongside a team of dedicated and highly skilled engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelors in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years or prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience with programming languages (e.g. C Java Python).

• Experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

• Experience with problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required after start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with radar systems command and control (C2) systems or missile systems.

• Experience with real-time safety-critical systems.

• Experience with software development tools such as Git Jenkins and Docker.

• Experience with networking protocols and data communications.

• Experience with software development for motor ignition inertial guidance targeting data extrapolation seeker search target lock-on terminal guidance and proximity/contact fuzing.

• Experience with designing algorithms for azimuth slew and lead angle calculations prelaunch targeting data transfer missile firing in-flight updates and mission abort capabilities.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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 are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles commuting to and from the assigned site is the employees personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA 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 68900 USD - 131100 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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