Raytheon Technologies

C5i Mission System Software (MSS) Lead

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Proficient in the full Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Experience with agile/scrum methodologies and DevSecOps/Automation.
  • Must obtain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance post-start.
  • U.S. citizenship is necessary for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee engineering activities across multi-disciplinary teams for MSS.
  • Ensure cost and schedule adherence for timely software delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to achieve program goals.
  • Engage with program office and technical leaders for project alignment.
  • Proactively identify risks and seize opportunities with mitigation plans.
  • Work with chiefs and technical leads to devise cost-effective solutions.
  • Foster effective communication and mentorship within the team.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays.
  • Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program.
  • Short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-06-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG
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

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.

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 the 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.
  • Experience 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.


Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 and hybrid 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 , 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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