Principal Embedded Software Engineer

About Raytheon

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.

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will be the unique engineer tasked with transitioning legacy radar hardware and software to current platforms. Your day-to-day will involve maintaining and troubleshooting deployed systems while actively porting legacy Unix and VxWorks software to modern Linux environments. You will work in a 1st shift, 100% onsite capacity based in Marlborough, MA, ensuring the continuity and evolution of critical defense infrastructure.

Hiring Process & Application

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

Equal Opportunity

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.