Software Engineer Masters Degree - Military veterans preferred

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Job Description:
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, every other Friday off (9/80 schedule), 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.

Required Skills:

• Experience in software development using C, C++, or Java
• Knowledge of Object-oriented design
• Familiarity with developing in Linux environments
• Experience with high-level or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Linux shell scripting)
• 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 will need an active U.S. Security Clearance within 1 year of start date.
• Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a Security Clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of software development process concepts including requirements, documentation, source control, and testing
• Experience designing, using, and maintaining object relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Linux OS system administration skills
• Experience using version control or source code management tools
• 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
• Effective communication skills (i.e. Oral, Written & Listening)
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (Please upload an unofficial transcript when applying)

Required Education (including major):

• Must have a MS / MA with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, or other related field by Summer 2020 or have graduated within 18 months prior to start date.

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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.