Senior Software Engineer - The Bike Shop

Job ID: 01870718Posted: Posted 14 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-08-28Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-914 ~ 6880 S Tucson Blvd ~ BIKE SHOP 914Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-08-28 Country:United States of America Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-914 ~ 6880 S Tucson Blvd ~ BIKE SHOP 914 Position Role Type:Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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.The Bike Shop, an Engineering prototyping and fabrication department within the Hardware Directorate of Raytheon, seeks a Software Engineer, in Tucson, AZ. The mission of the Bike Shop is to enable our program partners to successfully demonstrate solutions to their engineering problems by providing rapid, innovative engineering solutions, prototype fabrication, and test support throughout a program’s development life cycle.As a software engineer at the Bike Shop, this individual will contribute to fast‑paced prototype development efforts, delivering high‑quality code under accelerated timelines. This role requires strong foundational software engineering skills, the ability to quickly learn new technologies, and comfort working in ambiguous, evolving problem spaces. Engineers will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to design, build, integrate, and test early‑stage solutions that demonstrate new capabilities and de‑risk emerging concepts. A successful candidate is proactive, adaptable, and able to balance speed with technical rigor while maintaining disciplined engineering practices.What You Will DoProvide expertise in modern C/C++ development and hands‑on experience across Linux, MATLAB, DevOps tooling, and Python.Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to work out technical challenges and deliver advanced capabilities.Travel is sometimes required but likely no more than 10%.This will be 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.Experience in Java, Python, or C/C++ programming languages.Experience with real-time, platform, or low-level system development concepts.Experience working within Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).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.Qualifications We PreferExperience with Ethernet, IP/TCP/UDP, or network interface development.Experience with embedded or low-level software development, including OS-adjacent or hardware-interfacing work.Experience supporting HW/SW integration in lab environments.Experience with National Instruments (NI) software suites.Demonstrated ability to contribute to design initiatives, influence engineering decisions, and complex technical problems.What We OfferOur 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.Relocation EligibilityLearn More & Apply Now!Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.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.The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 Employer. 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. 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