Principal Software Development Engineer

Principal Software Development Engineer

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. We are seeking a skilled Principal Software Development Engineer with a focus on developing complex systems in C/C+ within the Maritime Systems and Platforms Software Department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-performance applications and will be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle. You will work onsite in Portsmouth, Rhode Island as part of the Taiwan IDS Software Development Team.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C/C++ for complex systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability while utilizing new flows through the software factory.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments.
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications.
• Design and develop tooling to deploy software to various lab and customer site environments.
• Develop automation pipelines to streamline the integration of upstream software releases and automate configuration management.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in C/C++ and Java technologies, especially in relation to complex systems and continuous delivery.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in developing complex systems and applications using C/C++, Java or other object-oriented programming language.
• Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with sonar or similar systems
• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high-concurrency and distributed systems.
• Experience in embedded systems, real-time systems, or large-scale applications.
• Experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization in complex environments.
• Experience with Network Communication Protocols, Shell Scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, software debuggers, and using embedded RTOSs (e.g. VxWorks, Integrity).
• Proven experience in developing automation pipelines using industry tools such as Jenkins and Git.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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.