Title: Principal Mission Management Software Engineer

Location: 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

Type: Full time Posted: October 8, 2024

About Us: 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.

What You Will Do:

Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment What You Will Learn:

Advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects Satellite ground system technologies including command & telemetry, flight dynamics, planning and scheduling, and spacecraft operations Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years of relevant software engineering experience Experience developing object-oriented software using Java Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance U.S. citizenship Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with satellite mission management software Experience developing software using C++ and Python Background in microservices, Kubernetes, and containerized applications Ability to perform software designs for future capabilities Experience modernizing legacy systems Background in planning and scheduling algorithms Benefits:

Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, and retirement benefits Work/life benefits Career development and recognition programs Parental leave Flexible work schedules Educational assistance Child/adult backup care Salary Range: $96,000 - $200,000 USD

This position is eligible for a signing bonus and is an onsite role.

Based on your resume and the job description, here are some thoughtful questions you could ask the interviewer:

1. Technical/Role-Specific Questions:

   • “The job description mentions satellite ground systems. Could you elaborate on the specific satellite systems and missions I would be working with?”
   • “Given my experience with SimProvisioner and cloud-native tools at Lockheed Martin, how does Raytheon approach containerization and cloud deployment for satellite ground systems?”
   • “Could you share more about how Raytheon implements DevSecOps practices in satellite mission management software?”

2. Team and Work Environment:

   • “How is the software team structured? I see the role involves working with architects and leaders - could you describe the typical collaboration workflow?”
   • “At Lockheed, I led cross-functional teams and championed knowledge sharing. How does Raytheon promote technical leadership and knowledge transfer within teams?”

3. Technical Growth:

   • “The position mentions modernizing legacy systems. Could you share examples of successful modernization projects and the challenges faced?”
   • “Given my background in simulation and testbed development, are there opportunities to contribute to improving testing infrastructure?”

4. Project-Specific:

   • “What are some of the current challenges in satellite mission management that the team is working to solve?”
   • “How does Raytheon balance the need for rapid software development with the stringent security requirements of defense projects?”

5. Career Development:

   • “What opportunities exist for technical growth and leadership development in this role?”
   • “How does Raytheon support continuing education and professional development, particularly in emerging technologies?”

These questions demonstrate your:

• Relevant technical background
• Interest in the specific role and company
• Leadership potential
• Understanding of defense industry challenges
• Commitment to professional growth

phone interview notes

• Mission System (BA) - infrastructure?? like TBS
  • Web application SW engineer
  • focus ground software - creating/supporting/maintaining
  • customer - millitary and civils
    • intelligence communities
• brain of the operation - java - management
  • M2C2
• command and control side
  • C++
• Nothing embedded
• upload everything (containerized to AWS)
• DSP with python and Golang