Principal Software Build Support Engineer
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Tewksbury, MA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead build system architecture, configuration, maintenance, and scalability for the Patriot software program.
- Troubleshoot complex multi-component build issues across Ada and shell scripting languages.
- Maintain and evolve APEX, VectorCAST, static analysis, and program-specific build tools.
- Develop automation tools and test frameworks using Python or Bash.
- Collaborate with software development, integration, and DevSecOps teams to maintain efficient, secure, and compliant build processes.
- Support program milestones, software releases, audits, and configuration management requirements.
- Mentor junior team members and provide build guidance to internal and external customers.
Requirements
- Active U.S. Government-issued Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and at least eight years of prior relevant experience are required.
- Experience with APEX, Ada 95, Git, and ClearCase version control tools is required.
- Experience performing software integration and testing for embedded or real-time systems is required.
- Experience with Python or Bash for developing automation tools and test frameworks is required.
- Preferred qualifications include knowledge of software release management and deployment practices, Agile development, and continuous integration and continuous deployment practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills are preferred.
Benefits
- Onsite work in Tewksbury, Massachusetts; commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s responsibility.
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Eligible employees may participate in annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.