Software Engineering Section Manager / Sr Manager Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2025-08-04
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AL200: 401 Jan Davis Drive Huntsville 401 Jan Davis Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA
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.Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

We are currently hiring a Software Engineering (SW) Section Manager to join the Missile Defense & Surveillance Software team in Huntsville, AL.

What You Will Do:

• Perform line management for a section of software engineers within the department.
• Ensure each employee has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Provide performance development and appraisal processes, as well as salary planning.
• Support hiring and staff planning efforts.
• Ensure adherence to company policies.
• Provide technical oversight of employees in support of their work assignments.
• Support a major program, including possible leadership or key individual contributor role.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of relevant software relevant experience.
• Experience designing and developing in C++, Java or other Object-Oriented Programming languages.
• Experience with Modeling and Simulation (M&S), Radar, or related domain.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Customer focus and collaboration skills.
• Self-disciplined with a proven applicable technical background.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and work well in a team.
• Experience developing and leading in an Agile environment.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber, and/or Machine Learning.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field.
• Experience with tools such as Atlassian Suite (e.g., Bitbucket, Confluence, Crucible, Fisheye, Jira), Jenkins, Eclipse, etc.
• Experience with current Missile defense programs with specific experience in large, complex systems.

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.

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• 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.

• 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: ;/li>

• This position is onsite - Huntsville, AL: Raytheon Huntsville, AL Location

• Strategic Missile Defense - Strategic Missile Defense | Raytheon
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The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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 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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