Date Posted:
2026-04-21Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At RTX, the world 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.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated leader to take on the role of Development Item Lead in an exciting Scrum agile environment. This position offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a small development team, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact on our programs by developing and delivering capability to our customers. We are looking for a highly collaborative and driven Development Lead to work as part of a larger multi-discipline team of systems, hardware, software and test engineers and program subject matter experts (SMEs). In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring and managing an efficient full life cycle software development of our hardware/software solutions.
The Department’s mission is to provide world class Radar Software to be used in military systems deployed at sea and on land. Our software teams employ an Agile Scrum process to rapidly design, code, integrate and test capabilities on a continuous basis into a mature solution for our customers.
This position is full-time on-site in Marlborough Massachusetts.
What You Will Do
-
Strategic Communication: Serve as a subject-matter expert in communicating technical strategies to stakeholders, supporting alignment of organizational objectives with engineering initiatives.
-
Program Management: Develop a Software Development Plan (SDP), Manage engineering programs and processes with minimal oversight, overseeing workflows, ensuring stability, and driving innovation across multiple platforms. Perform EVMS as required to ensure program performance.
-
Implementation: Perform Software Architecture and Requirements development and lead subsystem software development using a CI/CD pipeline and development environment, working with leadership to support alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
-
Priority Management: With support from leadership, manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
-
Team Leadership: Coach, review and delegate work across the development team, fostering a collaborative and productive environment that drives excellence and continuous improvement.
-
Problem Resolution: Resolve technical challenges with innovative solutions, ensuring system stability and optimal performance.
-
Collaborate Across Disciplines/Customers: Work closely with colleagues across System, Hardware and Test Engineering, Digital Technology (DT), Safety, and Cyber to achieve shared goals.
-
Debug and Integrate: Tackle stability issues, while integrating and testing embedded real-time embedded and application software on Linux and Windows platforms.
-
Maintain & Modernize Development Environment: Work with tools like ClearCase, Perl, Jenkins, Smartbear Collaborator, Grafana, Coverity, Matlab and more, while supporting migration to cutting-edge container-based development environment that includes Git, GitLab.
-
Work with Platform Engineer organization to help stand up development environment.
Qualifications You Must Have
-
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
-
Experience using C and C++ or Java.
-
Experience in software architecture and requirements development for embedded real time applications.
-
Experience with automation and scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, Python.
-
Experience provide guidance in debugging, testing, and maintaining complex development ecosystems.
-
Experience with tools like ClearCase, Git, GitLab, and similar platforms.
-
The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued Secret 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 leading scrum teams
-
Practical working knowledge of CI/CD practices, DevSecOps pipelines, containerized development environments (such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes), and related organizational methodologies.
-
A detail-oriented leader who excels in team settings, fosters collaboration, and builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
-
A quick thinker who remains calm under pressure and delivers results in high-stakes scenarios.
-
Experience with embedded real-time software integration and testing.
-
Experience with static analysis tools such as Coverity.
-
Familiar with tools like Jira, Artifactory, BitBucket, and Matlab.
-
Understanding the application of AI within the development workflow.
What We Offer
-
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
-
Relocation eligible.
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 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
