Principal Embedded Software Engineer

About the Team

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 exists to enhance the sustainability of our current radar products by bridging the gap between legacy and modern technologies. The ideal candidate will leverage experience in legacy radar hardware and software to transition these products to current platforms while maintaining and troubleshooting deployed systems.

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will work 100% onsite in Marlborough, MA, supporting the sustainment of legacy radar systems. Your day will involve troubleshooting, maintenance, and patching, as well as porting legacy Unix and VxWorks software to modern Linux systems or identifying suitable replacements. You will also support software integration, testing, and verification efforts.

Hiring Process & Application

This position requires an active U.S. government-issued security clearance (Secret) and U.S. citizenship. The DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

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.

Our Culture & 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.