Animal Welfare Software Developer Jobs in Amherst, MA

Date Posted:
2026-08-03
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG
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:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
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.
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.
The Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) software department within Raytheon is looking for a Software Scrum Master (SM) for the AN/TPY-2 Arbitrary Agile Release Train (ART). The department's mission is to provide world class Missile Defense and Surveillance Radar Software to be used in radar systems deployed on land and sea. Our software teams employ an Agile Scrum and DevSecOps processes to rapidly design, code, and integrate capabilities on a continuous basis into a mature solution for our customers.
We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms. In addition to being expected to contribute technically to the design, development, integration, qualification, deployment and sustainment of radar applications the successful candidate will be expected to build the team's abilities, provide technical direction, facilitate the removal of roadblocks and be able to work seamlessly with stakeholders at various levels.
What You Will Do

• Coach the Agile Development Team in Agile best practices.
• Being a Leader focused on the welfare of the team. Ensure that team members understand, execute, and follow Agile principles, processes, and practices.
• Escalate and remove impediments and foster an environment for a high performing team.
• Create and coordinate team meetings, sprint planning and reviews, retrospectives and standups.
• Verify backlog readiness for planning and execution.
• With the Product Owner, manage the cost, schedule and technical performance of a team of software engineers.
• Perform requirements development and author design packages.
• Design, develop, integrate, deploy and sustain new radar software features for Arbitrary Waveform Generation and Electronic Protection.
• Propose/implement pipeline improvements.
• Review, track and report team agile metrics.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years' prior relevant experience prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with software, systems engineering, or system integration and test.
• Experience with development frameworks such as Agile Scrum, SAFe and DevSecOps.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret 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

• Experience with development leadership on complex, large scale systems.
• Experience on XBR, AN/TPY-2, COBRA DANE, QEWR, UEWR, SRP, radar data processing or radar signal processing or relevant radar domain knowledge.
• Experience as a Product Owner or Scrum Master or related industry certification.
• Experience with cost, schedule and technical performance of a software team.
• Experience with Git or other Configuration Management Systems.
• Experience with DOORS, Jira or other Requirements Tracking Systems.
• Experience with Linux or UNIX operating systems.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Systems Tool Kit (STK).
• Experience with CORBA, Ada and/or C++.
• Experience with Python, Perl and/or Shell Scripting.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Azure, Jenkins, Coverity and/or other DevOps tools.
• Experience with real-time, multi-threaded systems.
• Experience utilizing AI/ML as part of design and/or development.
• Experience with interfacing with customers and leading technical solutions to complex user requirements.
• Experience with Software Development in a DoD environment.
• Experience with cost estimation and/or developing government technical proposals.
• Experience with Earned Value Management principles and metrics.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Experience with excellent communication, technical writing,
  oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

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