Senior Principal Software Engineer-Product Owner - Raytheon

Date Posted:

2024-06-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ802: RMS AP Bldg 802 1151 East Hermans Road Building 802, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

The Software organization develops software applications, including integration and test on missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems.  Our precision software and firmware integrate operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control processing features to complete the mission.  The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle.  Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers.  Join our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology. 

The Senior Principal Software Engineer in the Advanced Technology department of the Software Engineering Directorate will serve as the Product Owner (PO) for a team developing tactical mission flight software capabilities for major Advanced Technology missile programs including hypersonics.  This individual needs to be a proven real-time Embedded Software Development Subject Matter Expert with a recent track record of successfully designing and developing flight software and providing technical leadership.

The Mission Software PO is responsible for managing all cost, schedule, planning, and execution for Software Engineering activities for the Mission Software Product team. These activities include but are not limited to Estimate at Completion Reviews (EACs), agile backlog development, staffing projections, and biweekly metrics. In addition, the PO will serve as a Software Engineering interface to the customer community, program management, and other stakeholders. The PO is responsible for leading the team to execute all stages of software development and testing for software builds to meet software delivery milestones on a fast-paced schedule.

This position is within the Effectors Center of the Software organization, and is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back.  We encourage curious, creative problem solvers to join our team of bright, dedicated software craftspeople in designing and implementing highly innovative systems.  If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• OBTAIN PROGRAM ACCESS
• Apply expertise in software development for embedded multi-processor systems.
• Lead the execution of all assigned SW work scope, determine the allocation of personnel within the team to perform that work, and review and approve any SW contract deliverables before delivery to the program stakeholders.
• Work within agile framework to lead development of software backlogs, plans, and metrics.
• Support continuous improvement of people, processes, and tools.
• Represent interests of the Software Engineering Directorate.  Extensive interaction with the Chief Product Owner, Product Owners, Software Architect, and Chief Engineers.
• Responsible for developing a team capable of delivering embedded real-time tactical flight software with firmware interfaces.
• Responsible for interface and coordination with Chief Product Owner for Software Engineering and software development, software integration, software test planning, coordination, execution, and reporting activities.
• Identification, establishment and implementation of best practices and lessons learned.
• Represent the Raytheon Software Engineering team to the customer during regular programmatic and technical meetings.
• Utilize agile software development methods, automation, and continuous integration.
• Work onsite at the Tucson airport location.
• Ability to obtain program access required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and 10+ years of engineering experience in embedded software engineering.
• Experience developing, integrating, testing, or verifying real-time embedded C++ software with a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) (e.g., Wind River VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity, etc.)
• Experience supporting missile system software design, requirements, development, integration, or test 
• Experience leading a software team in a technical capacity including planning and execution.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

 Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working on a development program using agile/scrum and devOps or test automation including an all-digital simulation for testing.
• Embedded mission software integration for a missile
• Experience designing and architecting real-time embedded software on multi-core systems including requirements development and verification.
• Experience using scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Perl, etc.).
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certified or Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

We offer 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 we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.  We have Full-time and Part-time opportunities available.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring, and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region, and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

Virtual Fly Over City of Tucson & Community, YouTube Video Links

• “Raytheon In Tucson”: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
• “Tucson is Awesome”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i65wOwKcNIQ
• “Winter in Tucson”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZdKKkF0QkE

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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