NASAMS Principal Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: NASAMS Principal Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG
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 Principal 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. As a senior technical leader, you will oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of mission-critical software that supports all aspects of the NASAMS system effectivity chain:
Detect, Decide, Engage, and Destroy. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across the full development lifecycle, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure program success. This position is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, where you'll work collaboratively in an Agile and Dev Sec Ops  environment to deliver high-quality, high-frequency software solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

What You Will Do
* Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software solutions for NASAMS, ensuring alignment with mission-critical requirements.

* Analyze, implement, and test software modifications to enhance functionality, performance, and reliability.

* Drive the resolution of complex software trouble reports, leveraging debugging tools to identify and resolve issues while optimizing performance.

* Provide technical leadership in an Agile environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing 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.

* Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation tools to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.

* Act as a technical mentor, delegating tasks, coaching junior and mid-level engineers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

* Represent the software team in program-level discussions, providing technical expertise and ensuring program objectives are met.

* Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, driving innovation and advancing the technical capabilities of the NASAMS 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 Dev Sec Ops  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. Key Contributions to NASAMS - as part of the NASAMS program, you will contribute to the following areas:
* 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. Qualifications You Must Have
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