Date Posted:

2026-04-22

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

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 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.

Are you a passionate, motivated Software Developer or Manager interested in a rewarding career in the Defense Industry? We are looking for a Software Manager with defense experience to join our Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) team at Raytheon in Fort Wayne IN.

This position is responsible for managing the engineering development of software solutions for the Advanced Product and Solutions (APS) area within Raytheon. The role involves leading a diverse team of engineers, driving innovative solutions, and ensuring the successful execution of advanced technology programs.

What You Will Do:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, organize, and develop a team of software engineers in the Advanced Product and Solutions group.

• Conduct performance reviews, salary planning, and overall personnel development to ensure team growth and alignment with organizational goals.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment to drive advanced product development.

Technology and Innovation:

• Drive the development of innovative software solutions, leveraging emerging technologies to meet mission-critical needs.

• Guide the team in adopting modern software development practices, including Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Process and Quality Management:

• Ensure compliance with Raytheon’s process and quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Deliver projects aligned to cost, schedule, and quality requirements while adhering to organizational methodologies.

Training and Development:

• Develop the team through training programs and skill-building initiatives, ensuring alignment with advanced product needs.

• Stay informed of emerging technologies in the APS domain and implement strategies to maintain the team's technical edge.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience.

• Experience managing multiple software programs or development tasks while meeting cost and schedule objectives.

• Demonstrated experience across all phases of software product development.

• Experience with software systems, architectures, and development processes.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong background in Agile development concepts and DevOps practices for automated build/test/release pipelines.

• Hands-on experience with modern software development tools and configuration management systems, such as GIT or Subversion.

• Familiarity with advanced software architectures, including cloud-based solutions, real-time systems, and embedded software.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a technical team, make sound decisions, and accurately forecast project work and costs.

• Knowledge of advanced product areas such as open architectures, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, or mission-critical systems is highly desirable.

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.

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.

Fort Wayne IND: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-fort-wayne-location

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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