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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Continuous Integration, Linux, Design of User Interfaces, Microsoft Visio, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Signal Processing, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Real Time Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Gitlab, Git, Devsecops, Artifactory
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a8e21078-b0fd-4848-afcb-88182dedcd7b/principal-software-engineer-mission-systems-onsite

## About the Role

Raytheon has an opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Mission Systems Engineering Team in the DFW area. We're seeking a highly capable Software Engineer with strong systems thinking, deep software architecture experience, and domain knowledge in advanced defense or aerospace systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, collaborates across disciplines, and can drive software design at the system-of-systems level., Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
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Experience with software architecture for large scale and complex system-of-systems, subsystem interface design, and software integration and test.
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Experience with engineering and modeling tools (Cameo or Enterprise Architect, MS Visio) and familiarity with MOSA standards (OMS, AMS-GRA, A-GRA)., Experience developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications using C++ or related software languages and Linux, VxWorks, or other real-time operating systems., Demonstrated collaboration with other engineering teams - Systems, Firmware, and Hardware.
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Ability to develop and present complex technical material at design reviews such as PDR and CDR.
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Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamically changing environments.
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Proactive problem-solving and strong ownership mindset.
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Experience working in system integration lab (SIL) environments with physical hardware including test benches and simulators.
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Experience with Agile Scrum development practices.
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Hands-on experience with Git for version control and GitLab or Artifactory for repository management., Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines including static analysis, automated build and test, CI/CD, and test-driven development.

## Description

The Sensors: Space and Airborne Radar Center provides end-to-end design, development, deployment, integration, and sustainment of multi-domain C2 and radar systems. The center specializes in developing Tactical Modes, Built-In Test (BIT), and Radar Interface software for Tactical Radar Systems, as well as pioneering radar software and signal processing technologies. The center also develops advanced sensor technologies and mission support capabilities for warfighters, including electro-optical, infrared, and electronic solutions across various platforms. Our software engineers are responsible for software architecture, design, and implementation for radar systems, signal processing, tracking, and resource management throughout the product lifecycle., This position is for a Principal Software Engineer who has professional experience in the development and implementation of software for real-time applications.