Software Architect
RTX· enterprise· Defense· Oct 7, 2026 · 21d ago
Marlborough, MA
Hybrid
Full-time
Principal
$143K–$219K est.
12+ years exp
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-10-07 Country:
United States of America Location:
US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2 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 Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
At RTX, the world s 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 Software Architect for the SPY‑6 Naval Radar Product Line serves as the primary technical authority for all software architecture and software‑enabled capabilities across SPY‑6 Family of Radars (FoR). This role defines and drives the long‑term software vision, ensuring scalability, technical integrity, and interoperability across multiple configurations. It requires maintaining strong relationships with Navy stakeholders, internal engineering teams, and major industry partners. The architect ensures cohesive architectural direction that aligns with strategic program objectives.
This position demands deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to guide complex, mission‑critical software across multivariant radar platforms. The architect provides enterprise‑level leadership, shaping architectural decisions that influence multiple programs and subcontractors. They lead cross‑organizational technical integration efforts to ensure product‑line consistency and long‑term sustainability. The role requires balancing modernization priorities with operational reliability and performance expectations.
The Software Architect is responsible for resolving the most complex technical challenges impacting system performance, schedule, or deployment. They drive multi‑program architecture strategies that support both current fleet operations and future mission needs. The architect ensures software meets stringent mission‑critical performance and reliability requirements for the U.S. Navy. Through technical authority and collaboration, they maintain the product line’s architectural coherence while advancing software modernization across the radar franchise.
This position is onsite in Marlborough, MA.
What You Will Do
Lead the software architecture vision and long‑term roadmap for the SPY‑6 FoR’s, ensuring scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions across all configurations.
Provide technical leadership across multiple programs and subcontractors, guiding architectural decisions and driving modernization initiatives such as modular open‑system approaches, DevSecOps, and digital engineering.
Collaborate closely with Systems, Hardware, and Navy stakeholders to define capabilities, ensure end‑to‑end system coherence, and support high‑visibility technical reviews.
Identify and mitigate critical technical risks, direct subcontractor technical approaches, and maintain architectural consistency across radar variants and shared software components.
Support new business pursuits through technical baselines and proposal contributions while mentoring senior engineers and championing modern engineering practices.
Establish and enforce architectural standards, interface definitions, and design patterns to ensure software quality, maintainability, and long‑term product‑line integrity.
Drive cross‑baseline alignment across SPY‑6 FoR variants to prevent divergent implementations and maintain product‑line coherence.
Lead the adoption of model‑based architecture and digital engineering tools to improve lifecycle traceability and system integration.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience in real time, distributed, or mission critical software systems.
Experience leading complex architectures across multi-variant product lines.
Experience shaping technical direction across large organizations, external partners, and customer communities.
Experience in C , Linux-based systems, high-performance computing, and modern software engineering practices.
Experience leading major technical reviews and conducting independent architecture assessments.
Experience driving software modernization initiatives (DevSecOps, modular open‑system architectures, digital engineering, containerization, microservices).
Experience with model‑based architectural methods (SysML/UML), digital thread/digital twin concepts, and architecture modeling tools supporting lifecycle continuity.
Experience in Radar domain.
Experience in Cyber, including ability to work with Cyber SMEs to incorporate Cyber into the system and software architecture.
Experience with software safety standards and approaches and Software Assurance techniques.
Active and transferrable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
Ability to define long‑term architectural roadmaps that support future fleet mission needs and technology insertion
Ability to ensure architectural coherence and prevent divergence across multiple baselines and organizational boundaries
Strong background in distributed middleware, high‑bandwidth sensor systems, or data‑intensive, high‑performance computing environments
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD automation, automated test infrastructure, and secure software development practices
Ability to balance long‑term architectural strategy with near‑term program priorities and evolving customer mission needs
Familiarity with Cloud Native to include Container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience sizing software and Computing Platforms
Basic knowledge of Ethernet networks and ability to communicate real-time and/or near real-time over such networks
Knowledge of fault tolerance and redundant architecture
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to senior leadership and customers
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.
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 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: state.gov
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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