Software Engineer II

Raytheon is hiring a Software Engineer II for the Receiver/Exciter & Processing Architecture (REPA) Department, working on the design, development, and support of land and sea-based radar systems. This role is 100% onsite in Marlborough, MA (first shift) and supports next-generation radar capabilities through hands-on engineering across software and tooling.

The position requires the ability to obtain an INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start, with U.S. citizenship required. This is a DoD Secret clearance opportunity.

Role responsibilities

• Apply modern C++ practices with hands-on experience across Linux, MATLAB, DevOps tooling, and Python.
• Use Linux to develop C/C++ and MatLab tools used to build and test the DREXs heading to the next generation of radars.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers to resolve technical challenges and deliver advanced capabilities.
• Work 100% onsite on a first-shift schedule in Marlborough, MA.

Required qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with C++ (C++14/17/20), including object-oriented design and performance optimization.
• Experience developing in Linux environments, including command-line workflows, build systems, and debugging tools.
• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated build/test pipelines.
• Experience with MATLAB for algorithm development, modeling, and numerical analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim U.S. government issued security clearance prior to the start date, with U.S. citizenship required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Python such as scripting, test automation, and data analysis.
• Experience with radar signal processing, RF systems, or software-defined radio (SDR).
• Experience with GNU Radio, USRP platforms, or comparable SDR frameworks.
• Experience with digital signal processing, real-time systems, or embedded development.
• Experience designing high-throughput, low-latency systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical engineering environment.
• Active/Existing Secret U.S. security clearance.

Technology focus

• C++, Linux, MATLAB, Python
• GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
• C/C++, MatLab

Compensation and location

• Location: Marlborough, MA, United States of America (onsite)
• Salary range: USD 68,900 - 131,100 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What’s offered

• Relocation: Relocation support is available based on candidate eligibility.