Principal Software Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Raytheon’s Applied Signal Technology Division is seeking Engineers who Strive for Excellence and have a Passion to be part of a team that Strengthens our Nation and Improves the Security of our World.

With locations in Sunnyvale and Anaheim Hills, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, McLean, VA, and Annapolis Junction, MD, Raytheon AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that protect the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to solve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and innovative ideas, and work directly with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, diversity and work-life balance. Raytheon offers generous reward and recognition programs in compensation, broad career development opportunities, excellent health care options, educational assistance, parental leave, flexible work schedules, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays and paid time off.

Whether you wish to live near and experience the California coast, the Maryland shores, our Nation’s capital, or Utah’s lakes and mountains, Raytheon AST encourages you to consider exploring the unique and rewarding opportunities our cutting-edge-technology team can offer.

Job Description:
Raytheon Applied Signal Technology (RAST) has a need for a Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain advanced high-capacity systems that process modern high-speed communications for the US intelligence community.
The successful candidate will work with other experienced engineering staff in Sunnyvale, CA to develop and deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions. The successful candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in software application development using C++ and/or Java with object oriented design on the Linux platform
• Experience scripting with modern languages such as Python, Ruby, or Perl
• Experience developing with GCC in Linux environments
• Experience working with a rigorous software development process including estimation, requirements decomposition, design, implementation, unit testing, system integration, and documentation
• Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP
• Understanding of telecommunications, data communications systems, wireless communications concepts and/or signal processing fundamentals
• U.S. Citizenship Status is Required as this position will require the ability to Access US Only Data Systems.
• U.S. Citizenship Status is Required as this position needs an Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance as of Day One of Employment.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience with build and test automation, continuous integration, and software configuration management tools
• Experience with UI software development with Qt or other cross-platform frameworks
• Experience in web application development with Javascript, Adobe Flash, and/or HTML5
• Experience designing, using, and maintaining object relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with Linux shell scripting
• Linux OS system administration skills
• Experience with lab testing equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators

Required Education:

• Bachelors of Science with 8 years of experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other related field
• or Master's Degree with 6 years of experience.

This position requires a U.S. person or the ability to obtain an Export Authorization from the appropriate government agency for non-U.S. persons
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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.