Principal Software Engineer - EOIR Simulation & Emulator Product Owner

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C 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: Secret - Current 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. Raytheon engineers deliver trusted modeling and simulation capabilities for mission‑critical EO/IR systems. Within the Advanced EO/IR Systems (AES) product line, this position provides mid‑level product leadership dedicated to simulation framework development, emulator requirement definition, and alignment of modeling capabilities with program integration needs. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer – EO/IR Simulation & Emulator Product Owner to guide capability development for modeling, simulation, and emulator software supporting a new program within the AES product line. This role focuses on defining simulation product vision, maintaining disciplined backlog prioritization, and coordinating with program technical leadership to ensure modeling capabilities align with system‑level requirements and customer integration events. The Product Owner will collaborate closely with the AES Chief Software Architect, program Software Architect, and IPTL to produce simulation tools that support verification, interface development, and early operational assessments. This position requires strong communication skills, an understanding of EO/IR simulation environments, and experience translating technical modeling needs into actionable user stories. What You Will Do Define and communicate the product vision for simulation and emulator capabilities supporting AES program objectives. Develop, refine, and prioritize user stories and emulator requirements tied to sensor modeling, system interfaces, and algorithmic behavior. Collaborate with the Chief Software Architect and program Software Architect to ensure modeling products align with system architecture needs and interface definitions.  Coordinate with the IPTL to ensure simulation deliverables remain aligned with technical, budget, and schedule constraints. Engage with internal teams and customers to synchronize simulation capability deliveries with program integration timelines. Support agile execution by clarifying acceptance criteria, refining backlog items, and enabling cross‑disciplinary understanding of modeling requirements. Onsite role in McKinney, Texas, with local residency or relocation required. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Minimum of 3+ years of experience with EO/IR simulations, modeling environments, and emulator‑driven workflows including: working with EO/IR system architectures, sensor behavior, and foundational signal‑processing concepts. writing user stories, maintaining backlogs, and defining acceptance criteria for simulation‑focused software features. 3+ years of experience serving as a Product Owner, Agile lead, or similar role in software development environments Experience translating technical concepts into clear and actionable product requirements. Experience collaborating with cross functional teams including software, systems, and integration engineering disciplines to deliver integrated modeling solutions. Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Special Program Access after start . Qualifications We Prefer Knowledge of modeling tools, emulator design principles, and system interface representation. Strong understanding of Scrum and agile ceremonies. Ability to translate technical modeling requirements into actionable engineering tasks. Strong communication skills to bridge technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Ability to serve as a technical point‑of‑contact for simulator/emulator topics. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for communicating simulation rationale and design concepts. Ability to work across disciplines to achieve balanced modeling solutions. Experience producing EO/IR sensor simulations, algorithm emulators, or physics‑based modeling tools. Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) techniques for simulation deployment.  Knowledge of open architecture standards such as GRA and OMS. Experience developing interface control documents, system‑level requirements, or integration‑driven simulation artifacts. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Experience with messaging protocols and data interchange standards used in simulation environments. Familiarity with cyber, AT, or security considerations in simulation software. Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools supporting simulation delive