SPY-6 Family of Radars (FoR) Deputy Software Lead

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At 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.

The SPY-6 Family of Radars (FoR) Deputy Software Lead position for the SPY-6 Design Agent (DA) program offers the opportunity to drive successful execution of technical, schedule, and cost performance goals as well as interaction with program and functional leadership, the Navy, and other stakeholders. This position requires clear communication of program status, issues, and resolutions to leadership on matters with significant program impact.

This position is full-time on-site in Marlborough or Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

What You Will Do

• Support the Software Lead in coordinating resources in alignment with the Capability and Product Lead (CPL) and ensuring functional staffing for the SPY-6 funded Shared Software Factory (SFF).

• Assist in tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress toward program goals and provides support in resolving inter-team software conflicts related to task prioritization and development.

• Collaborate with functional managers, under the guidance of the Software Lead, to facilitate funding, travel, and personnel resource allocation in support of TDOAs.

• Work with the Software Chief Product Owner to assist in prioritizing program capability development in accordance with the portfolio planning process.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams, reinforcing the principles set forth by the Software Lead.

• Aid in ensuring that software deliverables meet technical, quality, and performance standards. They act as a liaison to support cross-functional communication with Systems Engineering & Test Coordination (SE&TC) for software development activities.

• Support the Software Lead in overseeing software financial reporting, SW staffing for the Family of Radars program office, and assisting with the Customer Software Configuration Control Board (CCB).

• Contribute to estimating software development efforts, providing inputs to program EACs and LREs per assigned SOW scope, and ensuring alignment with the Software Lead’s direction.

• Help drive software functional initiatives within the program (e.g., TDMC, metrics modernization) and supports managing assigned SOW scope within allocated budget/CLIN funding, ensuring deliverables and CDRLs are produced to meet specified timelines and quality standards.

• Work closely with the Products LSE and Capability Products Lead to ensure effective CDRL delivery while maintaining alignment with program objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience using C and C++ or Java.

• Experience in Agile software development methodologies and use of Scrum for software development.

• Experience in leadership roles as well as technical and management roles.

• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to manage program execution.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a leadership role with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.

• Experience working with external customers and preparing customer and/or management-level briefings.

• A detail-oriented leader who excels in team settings, fosters collaboration, and builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to effectively interface with all levels of team members and leadership.

• Proactive, self-starter with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency in complex problem-solving

• Demonstrated history of leading in an Agile/Scrum development environment and applying improvement methods to software development processes.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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 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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