Principal Software Engineer - Embedded SW Developer (Defense Radar Design) Raytheon
Marlborough, MA

Job Description

Job Description: Principal Software Engineer - Embedded SW

The Radar Controls and Electronics Department within Raytheon IDS is seeking engineering professionals to be part of the Embedded Software Engineering teams that design and develop world-class Surveillance Radar programs in our Massachusetts Locations. Embedded Software Engineers in this position will be responsible for supporting multiple programs and multiple platforms. Successful candidates will be expected to perform as individual contributors leading embedded software engineering supporting high performing Integrated Product Team and mentoring junior engineers.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will need a U.S. Security Clearance within 1 year of start date.

Applicant will work as part of a highly motivated team environment, and will be collaborating with cross-functional project teams making up a larger program or internal research and development efforts. Our engineers are assigned to a manager of approximately 20 employees with similar skills. Each section manager is responsible for their members' performance, career development, and assigning tasks that balance the employees' interests with current needs of the project teams.

Required Skills:

* 10+ years of experience in the field of engineering or related technical disciplines
* Experience leading a small team of software engineers or acting as a Subject Mater Expert
* Experience developing C or C++ applications
* Experience in high performance, multi-threaded embedded software designs
* Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems such as VxWorks, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, LynxOS, or Integrity

Desired Skills:

* Prior experience with Defense Radar Design and/or Development programs
* Experience in building and deploying Embedded Linux solutions
* Experience in developing applications for Microblaze, Nios, or other soft-core processing platforms
* Design experience in the following radar system areas: receiver, exciter, waveforms, digital beamforming, signal processing
* Experience using MATLAB
* Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Required Education (including Major):

* B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree (advanced degree a plus)

At Raytheon, we innovate to create solutions and solve complex challenges across all domains: from land and sea to air, space, and cyberspace. In doing so, we embrace the talent, expertise and perspectives of our diverse workforce, each bringing their skills, ideas and dedication to the work we do. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers, industry partners and our teammates, making a positive impact not only to our business, but also in our communities where we live and work. Our constant innovation is made possible by a strong culture, investing in our people, and an unwavering vision that's shared by Raytheon employees across the globe - a vision of one global team creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place.

Raytheon has been recognized as a respected employer and valued corporate citizen for our employment practices, programs and community support by a number of highly-regarded organizations. The list includes: Forbes, Glassdoor, National Veterans Small Business Association, Corporate Responsibility Magazine, Environmental Protection Agency, Affinity Inc. and many more.

What We Offer: Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, Raytheon offers a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits Raytheon offers include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, IDS has 32 locations around the world. Its broad portfolio of weapons, sensors and integration systems supports its customer base across multiple mission areas, including air and missile defense systems; missile defense radars; early warning radars; naval ship operating systems; C5ITM products and services; and other advanced technologies. IDS provides affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.

Relocation Eligible

Yes

Clearance Type

Secret

Expertise

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Type Of Job

Full Time

Work Location

MA - Marlborough

Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.