Senior Principal Systems Software Lead (On-Site)

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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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Electronic Warfare & Signal Processing group is looking to hire an experienced Senior Principal Systems-Software Lead with knowledge and technical expertise in Systems and Software Engineering to support the design, development, and deployment of software products containing advanced RF capabilities to address emerging threats. This position requires the ability to drive technical solutions for multi-disciplined technical teams during all phases of capture and development.

This position is full-time on-site in El Segundo, CA in support of Advanced Technologies programs.

What You Will Do

• Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges involving multiple subsystem and system interactions (system of systems) as an Individual Contributor, Technical Lead, or both.
• Work with program leadership to manage a multi-disciplined engineering team to define, develop, and prototype software capabilities and interfaces to create or evolve current software and system architectures in support of customer defined requirements.
• Actively partake in definition of team objectives and provide solutions to complex technical tasks including SW and system level integration of real-time software, modelling and simulation, rapid prototype SW development, system integration with dev pipeline and field demonstration, processing real-world data, trade studies in system and algorithm design, and initial requirements allocation and verification.
• Understand the customer’s architecture needs and desired capabilities and participate in requirements decomposition to ensure appropriate allocation to technical architecture elements.
• Provide systems/software engineering expertise for bids on focused future development activities.

What You Will Learn

• Verbal and written communication skills for engagement with program management, technical team members, customers, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Manage products throughout the lifecycle and support new business efforts. Development efforts will be focused on front end development, with a vision towards extending and transitioning to end users/systems.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of engineering experience OR an advanced degree with eight (8) years of engineering experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining software systems using one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, Python, and MATLAB within Windows and Linux environment.
• Experience with system interface definition, documentation, and implementation.
• Experience with software architecture design principles and constructs in one or more of the following areas:  developing requirements and interface definitions, developing architecture, implementing, integrating, or testing.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation within five years.
• Experience leading and training technical teams of junior to mid-level systems engineers and analysts, interfacing with customers, and the ability to balance development priorities with near/long term program objectives.
• Experience with Signal Processing (AMTI), Tracking, Communications, or Resource Management.
• Experience with Systems and Software Engineering processes and best practices for Continuous Integration/Continuous Development.
• Experience analyzing engineering problems and identifying root causes.
• Experience in Dev-ops automation on various operating systems including Linux.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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