Program Protection Software Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-01-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA133: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 3 Concord 50 Apple Hill Drive Concord - Building 3, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 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.

Raytheon is looking for a combined Program Protection Software Engineer for the System Security Engineering (SSE) Agile Release Train (ART).  As a member of our elite SSE team, we want you to develop solutions to protect the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates holistic security solutions leveraging Program Protection and Cyber Security Management to support Program Protection Implementation and Cybersecurity on embedded weapons systems.

As a Program Protection Software Engineer, the candidate will be involved with software and firmware design, development, integration, and testing of real-time radar software. The candidate will be responsible for applying Cyber Security principles to the design and implementation of hardened Radar software applications. Our software applications are developed using C++ and Java programming languages on a variety of computing platforms running Linux or Unix operating systems.

This position is fulltime onsite in Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do:

• Apply the latest technologies and be responsible for designing, implementing, debugging and fixing problems with the Radar software applications.

• Understanding of real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific Cyber Security implementations.

• Understanding how their efforts affect the “big picture” of the radar system and be able to develop or review detail solutions at the source code level.

• Contribute to DevSecOps initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the program and the ART

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

• Experience with the Linux Operating System

• Experience with  C/C++

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Operating System Knowledge

• Understanding and extending the Linux Kernel via Kernel Modules

• Experience with the VxWorks or other Real Time Operating Systems

• Experience with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)

• Experience with the application of, or knowledge of, Cryptography

• Scripting Languages like Python / Perl

• Java or other high-level languages

• Knowledge of other alternative computer architectures such as MIPS / PPC / ARM

• Use of the following software development tools/frameworks:  Jenkins, CMake, Google Test, Google Protocol Buffers, GCC

• Experience working on embedded systems

• Experience working on Real Time systems

• Experience in an Agile / DevOps environment

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

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• 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.

• 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 requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

We Are RTX

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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 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.

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