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Software Engineer

In Person (Sterling, Virginia, United States of America)
Full Time
$96,000 – $200,000

About RTX

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances. Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business

Date Posted:

2024-03-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and successful TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance crossover.

Job Description:

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Software Engineer with Python expertise to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities. This individual will be part of a team collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the design, test and implementation of advanced cybersecurity software capabilities.  He/She will be developing and performing automated builds, testing, and deployments for legacy and emerging applications.   In addition to the actual software development, the person will be responsible for developing high quality technical documentation, as needed, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product training.  He/She will also support risk assessments and developing risk mitigation countermeasures.

Required Skills:

6+ years of relevant experience

Experience developing code with Java using modern technologies and tools

Experience with Agile software development

Solid understanding and experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems

Ability to create well-modularized, maintainable software and willing to follow group coding standards and design

Familiar with development repos and frameworks (Git, Angular, BitBucket)

Possesses or quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines

Experience working on projects that implement analytic models into production systems

Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations

Experience and/or familiarity with Python

Experience and/or familiarity with DevOps, SecDevOps, Continuous Development/Continuous Integration concepts, and automated tools such as Docker, Jenkins, JIRA, Git, Terraform, Ansible, Junit, JMeter, RSpec, and/or Cucumber

Experience and/or familiarity with AWS Services (AWS Glue, ETL Processing, Lambda, RDS, Redshift)

Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following database technologies: SQL, Oracle, MySQL, JBDC, NOSQL, etc.

Experience and/or familiarity with Programming IDEs and Web Based notebooks (VScode, Apache Zeppelin, Jupiter Notebooks)

Experience supporting data migration initiatives

Experience supporting the convergence of legacy, on prem applications to cloud environments

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) knowledge and experience

Required Certification/Education:

Certifications related to AWS such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Developer Associate

Certifications related to Agile development and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) such as SAFe Practitioner (SP) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

Security +

BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Systems Engineering

At Raytheon, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.

This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and successful TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance crossover.

A large, multifaceted program is searching for a Software Configuration Manager(SWCM) to follow the basic principles of Configuration Management. S/He will establish and maintain integrity for all digital products throughout the entire life cycle. The individual will provide support the development team in providing innovative solutions through automation, continuous improvement, and common architecture.  The person in this role will be part of a skilled workforce providing support for all digital computing products, legacy and emerging.

The SWCM department is looking for a full-time and on-site - Software Configuration Management Engineer, located on-site in Northern VA.

Responsibilities to Anticipate

Design, plan, enforce and coordinate CM processes and procedures

Configuration Planning & Identification

Change Management & Version Control

Status Accounting & Configuration Audits

Product Release

Manage digital product development libraries

Document and maintain guidelines and standards for dependency management, build and versioning

SWCM Tool administration / manage all access to the source code repository (i.e. AWS CodeCommit / Git)

Administer/manage SecDevOps tools

Facilitate the Digital Change Review Board (DCRB)

Maintain familiarity with program schedule, identifying risks and aligning work to promote reuse and efficiency

 Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience with version control and change management tool(s)

Software Configuration Management technology, Information Technology (IT), and/or development experience

Solid proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and MS Office

The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Value:

Typically requires Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Capable of solving complex problems, sharing knowledge and documenting work

Experience with SWCM tools

Experience with scripting programming languages (i.e., Perl, Kshell, batch, Python, Ruby, Jenkins, or Chef)

Experience with Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts

Database / SWCM tool administration experience

Proven experience with configuration management concepts and implementation

Experience with software industry best practices such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI)

Work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

About Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Services

The Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Services (CIS) business provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. CIS brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets

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What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer 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, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or

systems in order to provide enhancements within job area. Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years

prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a

minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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