NASAMS Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. With over 100 years of experience, we bring renowned engineering expertise to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) team. NASAMS is a cutting-edge air defense system that protects critical assets and population centers from aerial threats by integrating advanced radar, command and control, and missile systems. This role is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, where you’ll work collaboratively to deliver high-quality software solutions that support the NASAMS system effectivity chain:
Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy. Leveraging Agile and Dev Sec Ops  principles, you’ll design, develop, test, and deploy software for mission-critical capabilities. As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

• Design, develop, and deliver real-time software for NASAMS, including Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy functionalities.
• Develop solutions for target acquisition, threat evaluation, missile firing, and other critical functions.
• Maintain and deploy complex software in an Agile/Dev Sec Ops  environment with secure, high-quality, high-frequency deliveries.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting technical growth and collaboration.
• Participate in reviews of software components to ensure quality and alignment with program requirements.
• Contribute to testing frameworks and CI/CD practices to enable efficient software validation and delivery.
• Solve problems within defined scope and ensure seamless integration of software with NASAMS hardware and systems.

• The workings of the NASAMS system, including integration with advanced radar and C2 systems.
• How to design and maintain software for complex, real-time systems supporting mission-critical functions.
• Leadership skills to coordinate and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Best practices for software testing and deployment in a Dev Sec Ops  environment.
• How to collaborate in a fast-paced, Agile environment delivering secure, high-frequency updates.

• Detect:
  Develop solutions for target acquisition, integrated IFF, and tracking updates.
• Decide:
  Implement Single Integrated Air Picture, threat evaluation, launcher assignment, and multi-missile handling.
• Engage:
  Create algorithms for azimuth slew, targeting data transfer, missile firing, and mission abort.
• Destroy:
  Support motor ignition, inertial guidance, seeker search, target lock-on, and terminal guidance.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in programming languages (e.g., C++, Java).
• Experience with Agile and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Jenkins).
• Experience leading teams and resolving complex technical challenges.
• 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.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Extensive experience with radar software development and/or radar concepts.
• Familiarity with missile defense programs and large, complex systems.
• Hands-on…