Senior Software Engineer (Digital Signal Processing) Raytheon
Tewksbury, MA

Job Description

Sr. Software Engineer (DSP, real-time software development)Job Description:

Looking to join a team of diverse, dynamic, and professional engineers who tackle challenging issues developing digital signal processing software?

We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Patriot Fielded Systems and Validation Department in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The Patriot Fielded Systems and Validation Department mission is to provide world class Radar Software to be used in military systems deployed at sea and on land. Our software teams employs agile processes to rapidly design, code, integrate and test capabilities on a continuous basis into a mature solution for our customers. We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a diverse workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms.

A work/life balance is an important value at Raytheon. Our 9/80 work schedule offers flexibility to help successfully balance the work/life commitments. We have several employee resource groups, with a focus on networking, new hire outreach, career development and community service.

This position on the Radar Software Product Line teams support the integration of the AN/SPY-6 radar, also called Air & Missile Defense Radar (AMDR), with the Navy's Aegis Baseline 10. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, debugging and fixing problems with the Radar software applications, as well as supporting software integration and verification efforts. Our radar software applications, including implementations of signal processing algorithms and time critical control functions, involved in direct control of sensor systems, are developed using C++ programming language running in a distributed fashion across a variety of computing platforms running Linux, UNIX or Windows operating systems.

This position will also include working closely with Software Architects and Principal Systems, Hardware, and Software engineers to interpret requirements and correctly implement these requirements in software. There are travel opportunities available to support the radar systems at various sites.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance within one year of employment.

This position can be a Salary Grade G09 (Sr Software Engineer II) or G10 (Principal Software Engineer) based on the candidate's qualifications as they relate to the skills, experience and responsibility requirements for the position.

Required Skills:

Six plus years' experience on all phases of Software Engineering including:

* Experience with C++
* Linux or UNIX experience
* Software development experience of a Signal Processing application
* Experience developing software in a team based development environment
* Broad real-time, multi-threaded software development experience

US citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Software development experience in a DoD environment
* Radar domain knowledge
* Experience in developing and optimizing algorithms for performance
* Strong problem solving ability
* Self-starter and ability to lead development, integration and test activities
* Familiarity with the following Software Tools: Rational Rhapsody, Clear Case and Team Concert, Jenkins, DOORS
* Strong Object-Oriented Design Knowledge including UML
* Direct experience implementing complex signal processing algorithms in C++ meeting latency and throughput performance requirements or experience in implementing complex control operations in software with defined performance timelines

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Software Engineering

Current secret clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance

Required Education (Including Major):

BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering or related STEM degree.

KEYWORDS: C++, Linux, UNIX, Java, OOD, real-time software development, Signal Processing

What's YOUR Mission?

Here at Raytheon, we work together as one global team creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place. Our innovation spans all domains: from land and sea to air, space and cyberspace. We're inspired by a noble mission that's shared by Raytheon employees around the globe and an inclusive culture that empowers employees and celebrates their contributions.

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 paternal leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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138098BR 138098 Business Unit Profile

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

Algorithms

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Mathematics

Software Engineering

Type Of Job

Full Time

Work Location

MA - Tewksbury

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.