Lead Software Integration Solutions Architect

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2 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'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. 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.  An opportunity exists within the Ground & Maritime Defense Radar Software department in Marlborough, MA or Tewksbury, MA for an Advanced Technologies (AT) Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) Lead Software Integration Solutions Architect in support of the Strategic Extended Threat Shield Program (SETS) and other AT portfolio programs. The SETS program is a rapid development/deployment program requiring novel approaches to software development, integration and test to meet the program’s expedited fielding timeline. Raytheon’s Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) Software organization is seeking a Lead Software Integration Solutions Architect to provide senior technical leadership across the Advanced Technology Programs within the Radar Product Line (RPL). In this role, you will define software integration architecture, develop and refine cross program integration and test strategies, and ensure the successful integration of new capabilities across complex radar systems. You will work closely with multi discipline engineering teams, IPT Leads, Chief Engineering stakeholders, and senior program leadership to drive consistent integration practices, resolve issues, and deliver high-quality system builds. This role requires strong technical depth, hands on integration experience, and demonstrated leadership within high complexity defense programs. This position will be onsite in Marlborough or Tewksbury, MA. What You Will Do Coordinate software integration practices across AT RPL programs and represent software interests on multi-disciplinary teams. Refine and maintain the software integration architectures for AT RPL programs. Champion optimization to completeness and scalability of test suite throughout product lifecycle. Develop and implement software test and integration strategies to ensure consistent and scalable practices. Lead next generation improvements for software integration, regression testing, and external interface validation. Develop and enforce best practices for external interface software integration. Assess integration and test results for deliverable builds and provide clear status to leadership. Plan, update, and execute regression testing for new and evolving system capabilities. Provide technical direction to integration and test teams and guide troubleshooting and analysis activities. Drive defect resolution from identification through closure, coordinating across engineering and program teams. Work closely with IPT Leads, Chief Engineer stakeholders, and program technical leadership to maintain alignment and resolve issues. Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders within the Radar Product Line. Serve as a subject matter expert in systems integration, verification, and validation. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Experience in software integration, systems integration, verification, and validation. Experience developing and executing test plans for complex defense or radar systems. Experience designing and implementing external interface test architectures. Experience in C/C++ and experience using Jenkins in a CI/CD environment. Experience with MATLAB for data analysis. Experience working in integration labs, radar sites, or test facilities. Experience in technical leadership supporting multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is mandatory as eligibility for a security clearance is required. Qualifications We Prefer Experience performing software or system integration on AT radar programs. Experience in software testing, including regression, integration, and interface testing. Experience with Python, Perl, and RTI DDS. Experience with SQL and data visualization tools such as Grafana. Experience interfacing with internal and external customer representatives. Experience with the development and maintenance of Radar Product Line processes. Experience working on a development program using agile/scrum and in DevSecOps/Automation. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. Proven history of credibility with technical leaders. Proactive, self-starter with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency in complex problem-solving. Radar domain experience. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vi