Principal Software Engineer [OO], Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-03-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

IN206: 3939PriorityWay 3939 Priority Way Building 6, Indianapolis, IN, 46240 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Our Battle Management Software Department in Indianapolis, IN is looking for a Principal Software Engineer [OO] to support development, test, and other tasks throughout a software life cycle for aircraft embedded software applications. The aircraft operating system interfaces with several avionics systems including displays, navigation, and mission planning.  This challenging work requires strong problem-solving skills and the desire to learn from and work with world class Engineers. 

What you will do:

This position is for a Principal Software Engineer who has the educational and professional experience in the leadership, development, and implementation of software for real-time applications. Deliverables include but not limited to:

• Uses and provides technical leadership and creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems .  
• Works closely with Systems Engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind. 
• Supports all aspects of a software development life cycle as members of a multi-disciplined team. This would include supporting new and legacy military and commercial programs from concept and requirements, to design, development, integration, test, and potentially subsequent maintenance tasking.
• Provides technical leadership through mentorship, subject matter expertise, team leadership, and participation in proposal, design, and process improvement
• Maintain Secret Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems.
• Work onsite at Indianapolis, IN [relocation eligible]

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum 8 years of professional work experience in Software development.
• Developing software in a Windows environment.
• Architecting, Developing, testing software using C, C++, C#, Java or closely related software languages
• Embedded Software Architecture Experience on systems using a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), e.g., Linux, Green Hills (GH) Integrity, VxWorks, or other.
• Some embedded development work in aircraft avionics and displays.
• Some experience as Scrum Master/ Team lead/ Technical area lead on a multi-discipline team.
• Experience working and solving complex issues with both internal and external customer input
• Experience developing design, requirement, and user documentation.
• Working knowledge in Shell/Perl/Python.
• Proficiency utilizing software debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Must be able to acquire U.S. government issued Secret security clearance after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s Degree (MS) preferred in a STEM discipline
• Ada software development experience
• Experience using software optimization techniques and timing analysis to ensure real-time operation and synchronization of software products
• Working knowledge in the development and integration of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
• Working knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422, USB, PCI, and 1553
• Working knowledge of Software Configuration Management principles environments and tools
• Working knowledge and experience with configuration management tools such as Git
• Working knowledge and experience in an Agile development environment using ADO or equivalent
• Parallel programming principles and processes for technical computing environments
• Familiarity with DO-178C DAL C software development life cycle development and processes

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility for qualified candidates

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.
• This position must be able to acquire 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 US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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