NASAMS Software Lead

The Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) software department within Raytheon is looking for a skilled and motivated Software Lead to oversee the development and maintenance of software for the NASAMS Eurobundle program, supporting high-impact deliverables for multiple international customers. The Software Lead will report to the NASAMS Cross Product Team Lead (CPTL) and will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of software deliverables through effective leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams., * Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks and opportunities (R&O), and estimate at completion (EAC) in collaboration with CAM and CPTL.

• Coordinate with NASAMS Software Product Owners to plan and execute scope using agile methodologies.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including the Chief Product Owner (CPO), Systems Engineering (SE), Systems Integration and Test (SI&T), and Life-Cycle Engineering (LCE), to align execution plans.
• Represent Software Engineering in key program meetings, such as Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and gate reviews.
• Provide ad-hoc support for program proposals and related documentation.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years or prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience managing agile-based software development teams, using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience in full life-cycle software management, from requirements analysis to delivery.
• Experience in real-time, mission-critical development using C/C++.
• Experience tracking and analyzing software development metrics to ensure quality and performance.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience managing project or program cost, schedule and risk.
• Experience with Earned Value Management, Risk & Opportunity and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Experience with proposal or capture efforts.
• Raytheon BOE-certified.
• Experience in the development of radar systems and missile technologies, with an understanding of their integration into larger systems.
• Experience with embedded system development, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level software development.
• Experience in artificial intelligence (AI)-based development, including machine learning (ML) techniques and their application in aerospace and defense systems.
• Experience in mission-critical Command, Control, and Information (C2I) or Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) development.

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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.