Senior Software Engineer - RDPL, Onsite

Location: Fullerton, California (US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675)

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

• U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens eligible for clearance).
• Must obtain and maintain an interim Secret U.S. security clearance prior to start date.
• Current or transferable DoD Secret clearance required.

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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon’s Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) team in Fullerton is growing! We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to work onsite.

• Work on cutting‑edge technology solutions, grow your expertise in the radar domain, and engage in potential travel to support radar site operations. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
• Collaborate with Scrum teams to design, develop, and maintain embedded C++ software for tactical radar systems in a Dev Sec Ops  environment.
• Troubleshoot hard‑to‑reproduce software integration issues using Jenkins logs and debugging tools.
• Execute Software Integration Testing (SWIT) and drive root‑cause analysis for system‑level defects.
• Develop scripts (Python, Bash, or Perl) to automate testing pipelines, log analysis, and system integration tasks.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers through code reviews, technical planning, and architectural decisions.

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in C++ and Object‑Oriented Design.
• Experience with Linux development environments and Dev Sec Ops  tools (Jenkins, Jira, Git).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash) for automation and testing.
• Experience working on software related to radar systems, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), or real‑time embedded software.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and a self‑motivated approach to debugging and fixing complex software issues.
• Ability to provide technical leadership for a small software development team.
• Advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system software design.
• Advanced knowledge of radar systems and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms.
• Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and visualization of test runs.
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman) for build and test environments.
• Demonstrated potential and desire to explore new technologies and grow into a Software Architect role.

• Values‑driven culture:
  Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• A total rewards package that includes competitive compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Relocation assistance available.

Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• Onsite:
  Employees who are working 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, an agency of the Department of Defense) handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State government website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid, or remote.

The salary range for this role is $95,500 USD - $181,700 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…