Principal Software Product Engineer

RTX • Fullerton, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We are looking to hire a Principal Software Product Engineer to join our IRAD and Distributed Data and Digital Delivery (D4) projects or programs. Be part of the team working on innovative and trusted solutions to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Land and Air Defense products and services!

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics AND eight (8) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience leading teams (5-10 employees) through the complete software/product development lifecycle.
• Experience collaborating with Principal Investigators or similar, to transition technology from research (IRAD) to production.
• Experience in roles managing project budgets and metrics.
• Experience in developing software using OOAD.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance as and when required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting Open Source and FOSS integration within D4 data pipelines.
• Development capabilities in alignment with modern programming languages.
• Experience in managing project budgets and ensuring compliance with EVMS, EACs, and Raytheon internal policies.
• Experience acting as a Scrum Master or holding a Scrum Master certification.
• Knowledge of Long Term Roadmaps for technology development.
• Ability to support and manage projects ranging from small-scale to large-scale investment.
• Experience engaging directly with National and International customers.
• Strong technical writing skills for white papers and customer proposals.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• As a Lead Product Engineer, lead deployment teams for IRAD and Distributed Data and Digital Delivery (D4) projects, translating research concepts into innovative defense solutions.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Chief Engineers, and National/International customers to align technical roadmaps with business models.
• Drive flawless technical and schedule performance by establishing key process metrics and leveraging state-of-the-art tools.
• Develop proposals, white papers, and Statements of Work (SOW) to support customer negotiations and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
• Manage project budgets up to $750K+, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and developing Estimate at Completions (EACs).
• Execute project start-ups, including the development of Integrated Master Plans/Schedules (IMP/IMS) and performance baselines.
• Support staffing demands and personnel development for the broader engineering organization.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS: Up to 25% per year

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• A robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, and educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal