Software Engineer II

What's your vision of tomorrow? At Raytheon, we aspire to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology.

Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems; as well as a broad range of mission support services.

Software Engineer II - Master's Degree Level Candidate

Bring your talent and skills to the following Intelligent Information Systems (IIS) Garland Engineering team!
Job Description:

Job Description: Software Engineer II: Master's Level Candidate

IIS is the #1 provider of real time imagery and signal intelligence as well as the world's best flight control system UAS safety records. We are a leader in cyber security supplying 10x the detection capabilities of our nearest competitors as well as being the source of protection for several of the most sensitive systems in the world. We provide one of the world's largest immigration and control systems and are the #1 provider of weather data in the United States. IIS is the only company with support personnel on every continent and in the war zone, providing mission support services for more than 8,000 unique customer missions each year, in 80 nations.

Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems, located in Garland, Texas is looking for a candidate to join our world-class engineering team as an entry level Software Engineer. As a candidate for this opportunity you should have a good foundation in one or more software development languages (preferably C++ or Java) and be able to use various software tools on HP or SUN workstations in a UNIX or LINUX environment, as well as, applications on Windows. The candidate should have a fundamental understanding of basic software principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering (including software development lifecycle and software development process) and Object Oriented analysis, design, and programming.

As a Raytheon employee you will have opportunities to grow your career beyond software if you choose. Former SW employees are now the Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Engineering and Vice President of Supply Chain Management. We also have dozens of Engineering Fellows recognized throughout industry as the subject matter experts in their fields. IIS is seeking people looking to join Raytheon not just to have a job, but a fulfilling career.

Responsibilities:
Work as a software developer and integrator as part of a development team which utilizes a diverse dynamic workforce, including many experts in their fields. Specific duties include:

  • Responsible for performing development, integration, test and documentation duties to ensure proper operation of hardware and software platforms

  • Integrate a wide variety of applications from various sources, integrate and ensure they meet performance standards for stability and resource utilization

  • Develop software as necessary to integrate between components, perform new capabilities, to facilitate testing, etc.

  • Adhere to accepted standards for development, including writing unit tests which provide a high percentage of code overage, participating in code peer reviews, conducting design reviews, and generating test plans to ensure maximum stability and quality of code

    Required Experience:

  • Programming skills in C++ or Java
  • A good foundation in Windows, UNIX or Linux

    Desired Experience:

  • Experience with scripting such as PERL, Javascript or VBScript
  • Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP
  • Experience with version control software such as Clearcase or GIT
  • Experience with continuous integration tools such as Hudson or Cruise Control
  • Experience utilizing standard databases such as Oracle or non-standard databases such as Hadoop or MarkLogic

    Required Education:

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Please include your transcript with your resume)

    This position requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens.

    Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

  • Innovative technologies. Superior solutions. Outstanding opportunities.

    Raytheon Company, with 2009 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 88 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 75,000 people worldwide. At Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS), we transform data into intelligence. As a leading systems and solutions provider of intelligence, security, and advanced information technologies to government customers in the United States and internationally, IIS provides the right knowledge at the right time, enabling our customers to make timely and accurate decisions to achieve mission goals of national significance. IIS employs more then 9,000 people worldwide with major hubs in the Mid Atlantic Region, Aurora, CO, and national Headquarters in Garland, TX, IIS generated $3.2 billion in 2009 revenues.

    Bring your talent and skills to the following IIS team!

    Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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