Senior C/C++ Software Development Engineer

Company:  Raytheon
Location: tewksbury
Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Salary: £86,800 - £165,200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord Position Role Type:
Citizen, U.Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. 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 skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software Engineer to develop complex systems in C/C++ as part of our Patriot Software Team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Patriot is the world's pre-eminent air defense system, and we are currently developing software in support of new system capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with software developers, system architects, and product leads to ensure that the solutions we deliver meet our customers’ requirements. Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C and C++ for complex real-time systems and applications.
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.
Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in C/C++ technologies, especially in relation to complex systems.
Light travel and off-hours testing (2nd or 3rd shift) may occasionally be required.
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 in developing complex systems and applications using C/C++
Experience in embedded systems, real-time systems, or large-scale applications.
Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system.


Active Secret security clearance
Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high-concurrency and distributed systems.
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. Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

This position requires a security clearance . DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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:  

You can enjoy varied outdoor activities ranging from hiking and camping to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. 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.

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.
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.

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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