Principal Embedded Software Engineer

About Raytheon and Our Mission

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.

About the Role

You will join the Receiver/Exciter & Processing Architecture (REPA) Department, where the primary goal is to design, develop, and support land and sea-based radar systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance the sustainability of our current radar products. The ideal candidate will leverage experience in legacy radar hardware and software technologies, with a specific focus on transitioning these products to modern technologies while maintaining, troubleshooting, and patching our deployed systems.

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will be the bridge between established legacy infrastructure and future-ready architectures. Your day-to-day will involve deep technical work supporting the sustainment of legacy radar systems, including complex troubleshooting and maintenance. A key part of your mission will be porting legacy Unix and VxWorks software to modern Linux systems or identifying viable replacements, ensuring our critical defense capabilities remain robust and up-to-date.

Hiring Process and Application

This position is a 1st shift, 100% onsite role based in Marlborough, MA. Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

Security Clearance Requirements

This role requires an active U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Secret). U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The 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.

Application Window

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.

Our Culture and Commitment

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.

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.