Date Posted:

2026-07-28



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord



Position Role Type:

Onsite



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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) software department within Raytheon is looking for a Software Sub Integrated Product Team (Sub-IPT) Lead for the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program. The department’s mission is to provide world class Missile Defense and Surveillance Radar Software to be used in radar systems deployed on land and sea. Our software teams employ an Agile Scrum and DevSecOps processes to rapidly design, code, and integrate capabilities on a continuous basis into a mature solution for our customers.

We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a diverse workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms. The candidate will provide impactful strategic and technical leadership to the multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for the design, development and integration of the Radar Software. This role requires collaboration between multiple software baselines including Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL), Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) and Cobra Dane.

You will lead the team through program reviews and milestones, providing technical oversight and managing execution. In addition, you will collaborate closely with the Chief Engineers, Program Management, and the IPT lead, applying Agile practices to ensure that the software meets customer requirements and supports long-term capability growth and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-visibility software team and make a direct, measurable impact on program success.

What You Will Do

Manage the cost, schedule and technical performance of multi-disciplinary agile teams.
Interacting daily with other cross-discipline teams to identify and provide the most cost-effective set of program goals and objectives while driving on-time and on-budget performance.
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure team priorities are aligned with program execution and program milestones.
SW Risk and Opportunity identification, creation, management and execution of mitigation/capture plans.
Innovate and implement process improvements to reduce cost, enhance efficiency and strengthen team performance.
Supporting strategic efforts to identify and advocate for future growth of system operability.
Regular review of program status including tracking and review by both Engineering and Program Leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience managing project or program cost, schedule and risk or experience with Earned Value Management, Risk & Opportunity, IMS or IMP tools.
Experience presenting program and technical issues to senior stakeholders.
Experience in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering and/or System Integration.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S government issued security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with oversight of cost, schedule and technical performance of one or more software team(s).
Experience with leadership and/or design for complex, large scale systems or a related industry certification.
Experience on RDPL, XBR, AN/TPY-2, COBRA DANE, QEWR, UEWR, SRP or radar data processing domain knowledge.
Experience with DoD or similar major programs throughout the product lifecycle.
Earned Value Management System Certification.
Experience with cost estimation and developing government technical proposals.
Experience with both domestic and international defense programs including both Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts.
Experience working on a development program using agile/scrum and in DevSecOps/Automation.
Experience working in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements and competing priorities.
Experience with communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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