C5i Mission System Software (MSS) Lead

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) software department within Raytheon is looking for a skilled and motivated Software Lead for the Mission Systems Software (MSS) Integrated Product Team (IPT) on the C5i™ Product Line. The C5i Product line is a mature DevSecOps program which currently consists of the Qatar ADOC (Air and Missile Defense Operations Center) and Qatar AOC (Air Operations Center) contract as well as the Air Base Air Defense Rapid Multi-Mission Enhancement Program (ABAD RMEP) contract, with the possibility of future growth. In this position, the candidate will oversee the strategy, execution, development, and delivery of all Software scope for the programs across multiple scrum teams.

Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is located 100% onsite in Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do

• Oversight of engineering activities across multi-disciplinary teams supporting MSS.

• Helping to ensure cost and schedule for on time delivery of software to meet the mission, contractual obligations and customer expectations.

• Interacting daily with other cross-discipline teams to meet program goals and objectives while driving on-time and on-budget performance.

• Interaction with the program office, functional and technical leaders.

• Early identification of risks and opportunities, along with definition and execution of mitigation and capture plans.

• Partnering with the leads, including chief engineers and technical leads, to define and provide the most cost-effective technical solutions.

• Establish open and effective communication with team members, ensuring cross-team training, mentoring, and growth opportunities.

• Regular review of program status, including tracking and review by both Engineering and Program Leadership.

• Support for the development of software proposals and support for all program proposal efforts.

• EAC development and presentation to appropriate discipline levels

• Assist in sub-contract management of entities that deliver capabilities to the MSS team(s).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years or prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience in the full Software Development Life Cycle.

• Experience working on a development program using agile/scrum and in DevSecOps/Automation.

• Ability to obtain U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience managing project or program cost, schedule and risk

• Experience with Earned Value Management, Risk & Opportunity and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

• Experience presenting program and technical issues to senior stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction.

• Self-starter – proactive in determining goals and objectives and pursuing the necessary course of action.

• Experience with proposal or capture efforts.

• Experience in preparing customer and/or management level briefings.

• Experience with DoD or similar major programs throughout the product lifecycle.

• Earned Value Management System Certification.

• Experience with both domestic and international defense programs including both Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligibility.

Learn 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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:  

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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