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Raytheon · 2 days ago

Principal Software Development Engineer

Portsmouth, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Raytheon is a leading company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a skilled Principal Software Development Engineer to develop complex systems in C/C++ within the Maritime Systems and Platforms Software Department, involving all stages of the software development lifecycle and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Intellectual PropertyInternetWeb Hosting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

This position requires exclusive onsite presence

Qualification

C/C++JavaUnix/LinuxEmbedded systemsAutomation pipelinesNetwork Communication ProtocolsScripting languagesProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork

Required

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

Preferred

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.)