Unreal Engine/C++ Development Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-01-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA133: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 3 Concord 50 Apple Hill Drive Concord - Building 3, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 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. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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.

Raytheon is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer to support our teams in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. You will work within the Ground & Maritime Defense Radar Software Department on the Patriot Multi Echelon Training (PMET) Team. Patriot is the world's pre-eminent air defense system, and we are currently developing Patriot software in support of new system capabilities. We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern languages and computing platforms. The successful candidate will be working onsite with a team of software engineers to develop and test new Training capabilities utilizing the latest in gaming technology.

What You Will Do:

• Translate software requirements and specifications into logical design artifacts, development of software code, unit testing and integration of code and analysis of software defects
• Maintain existing features and develop new features for the software using Object-Oriented (OO) methodology
• Support generation of documentation to include: software development folders, design presentations, and problem reports
• Determine failure root cause, develop, design and implement solutions
• Analyze system performance vs. technical requirements, research and make SW/Systems improvement recommendations
• Extensive interaction with other groups including Requirements, Software, Integration, and Validation engineers
• Some off-hours activity in a software development facility may be necessary
• This role is 100% onsite in a secure facility

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of experience.
• Development experience using the Unreal Engine
• Experience in modeling, animation, rending, and visualization
• Programming experience in C++
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret 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.

Qualifications we Prefer:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• 3D modeling and animation using Autodesk 3ds Max
• Experience with Perforce configuration management tool
• Demonstrable understanding of OOP principles, scalability considerations, and software development best practices
• Knowledge of systems software design, operating systems, architectures, software development life cycle and processes.
• Experience developing software in a team-based development environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM, DevOps and test automation
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including ability to produce technical documentation, and the desire to learn new technologies and tools

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 Eligible Relocation assistance available

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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.

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

This position is in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Living in Massachusetts means you ll have easy access to the ocean and locations of historical significance. You can enjoy varied outdoor activities ranging from hiking and camping to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Massachusetts is recognized as one of the best states to call home.

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. 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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