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

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 10 years of relevant software 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.