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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Woburn, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Eclipse (Software), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, Bitbucket, Software Performance, Devsecops, Jenkins, Artifactory - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MA-WOBURN-WB1--235-Presidential-Way--SPENCER-BLDG/Principal-Software-Engineer_01863930 ## About the Role Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive innovation and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will also mentor junior engineers, contribute to strategic decision-making, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment., * Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. * Experience in C, C++, or Ada for software development, testing, and/or integration. * Experience in agile software development methodologies, such as scrum, SAFe, or DevSecOps. * 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., * Experience with leading technical discussions and mentoring team members. * Experience in debugging tools to identify and resolve software bugs and optimize code for performance. * Experience experience with radar software development and/or radar concepts. * Experience in missile defense programs and large, complex systems. * Experience working with tools such as Atlassian Suite (e.g., Bitbucket, Artifactory, JIRA, Confluence), Jenkins, Eclipse, and Ansible. * Experience with Linux Operating Systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux. * Experience with CI/CD environments and pipelines, including experience with DevSecOps. * Experience with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment. * Experience coaching and delegating work to junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. * Experience in leadership in a team environment, driving creative solutions to complex technical problems. Learn More & Apply Now 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. ## Description * Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software solutions in support of radar and Command and Control systems. * Analyze, implement, and test software modifications to enhance the functionality, performance, and reliability of existing system baselines. * Drive the resolution of complex software trouble reports, leveraging debugging tools to quickly identify and fix software defects while optimizing code for performance. * Provide technical leadership in an agile execution environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring adherence to industry best practices. * Collaborate with systems engineers, integration and test engineers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration of software components. * Guide the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and other automation tools to enable efficient software delivery. * Act as a technical mentor and coach, delegating tasks and providing guidance to junior and mid-level engineers. * Represent the software team in program-level discussions, providing technical expertise and ensuring alignment with program objectives. * Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, driving innovation and advancing the technical capabilities of the team. What You Will Learn * Advanced radar and Command and Control systems concepts, including real-time, mission-critical processing. * Strategies for optimizing software performance and scalability in large, complex systems. * Agile and DevSecOps best practices to improve software development, testing, and deployment processes. * Leadership and mentorship techniques to foster collaboration and technical growth within the team. * Cutting-edge tools and technologies for building and maintaining mission-critical software solutions. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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