Principal Software Architect

In this role you will develop software for cutting edge satellite ground systems with space network ground segments and users around the world.  Your efforts will have a direct impact on the operation of new state of the art satellites that perform intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for multiple customers. 

You will gain experience with the full software lifecycle including design, development, test, delivery, and maintenance. In addition, you will be exposed to various technologies and techniques including Multi-Tiered Architectures, Amazon Web Services, Geospatial Visualization Tools, Digital Engineering, and Automation Frameworks that support advanced spacecraft missions. Our programs follow modern DevSecOps development practices and utilize Agile frameworks. 

As a Software Architect at Raytheon Technologies, you have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. Our small agile teams adapt to evolving customer needs and warfighter needs and engineers at Raytheon Technologies benefit from a flexible work environment where engineers can move between teams and support new domains critical to our nation’s defense.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Awarding.

Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements
 

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $50K for a person with a TS/SCI clearance that can be verified and hired here at Raytheon Intelligence & Space

Role Responsibilities:

• The Mission Management Team Software Architect will support current and future development as they expand to new Solutions.
• The Software Architect will define, develop, and prototype software capabilities and interfaces.
• The Software Architect will also proactively identify and mitigate tightly coupled pieces of the system to allow development of thin threads of functionality by the Agile Development Teams.
• The role will be focused on evolving the current software and system architecture to support customer defined requirements and providing software engineering expertise for bids on future development activities.

Required Qualifications:

• An active and in-scope TS/SCI US security clearance
• Experience with system interface definition, documentation, and implementation
• Experience in C++ and/or Java, and Agile software development

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with one or more areas of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics models
• Knowledge of satellite ground systems, including hardware, software, and communications architecture
• Knowledge of and experience with micro service architectures
• Knowledge of and experience with cloud computing architectures
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Development
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and CAMEO Systems Modeler SysML

Education Requirements:

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree (STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, typically); OR 

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree (STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, typically)

“In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $89,000 to $189,000; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.”
 

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.