Software Engineer I

Raytheon’s Software Engineering Directorate (SWE) Effectors Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Software Engineer I to support the development of real-time embedded software, application software, and related tools. In this onsite role, you will contribute across the software lifecycle, from requirements and design through development, testing, integration, and documentation, while following established development practices and participating in internal reviews.

Role overview

• Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development, and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools, including new work products and enhancements to existing applications and systems.
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineering professionals.
• Work on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain configuration management of software products.
• Ability to obtain program access required.

Location and position type

• Onsite: Onsite employees work primarily onsite, including production and maintenance employees essential to product development.
• Location: Tucson, AZ (US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805)

Education

• STEM degree typically required.

Security clearance and eligibility

• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Security clearance: Secret (current).
• Before start date: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• Interim clearance: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• DCSA CAS: DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, adjudicates the security clearance process.

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 62,900 - 119,700 per yearly

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems and architectures.
• Knowledge of assembly, C/C++ programming, and structured programming concepts.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design and Unified Model Language.
• Knowledge of statistical and numerical methods.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and leaders in a team environment.

Benefits

• Relocation offered based on eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, and 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
• Holidays

What you will learn

• Use new tools to keep you state-of-the-art.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in software development and missile technology to drive innovation.

Date posted: 2026-10-23