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Date Posted:2026-04-29Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 50 Apple Hill Dr CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 ConcordPosition 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: Top Secret - CurrentSecurity Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.Our team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts is looking for a candidate to join our world-class engineering team as a Principal Software Engineering Architect. The candidate is expected to be able to comprehend customer needs and translate them into viable architectural and design solutions. The selected candidate must also be able to use their sound and demonstrable understanding of software principles, theories and concepts related to software engineering, and demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas well.What You Will DoWork together with the team to deliver great products for the user with the resources availableIntroduce modern architecture, design solutions and processes to improve the productIdentify, manage and mitigate technical risksHelp mentor and foster the team's technical and professional developmentQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experienceExperience architecting, multi-security level, mission-critical software systemsExperience translating system requirements into scalable, implementable software architectures and guiding technical execution across teamsActive and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceQualifications We Prefer4+ years of design or architecting experienceEffective presentation and written communication skillsExperience architecting/designing to meet data processing performance requirementsStrong collaboration skills with hardware, integration & test and program leadership to ensure end-to-end system performance and deliveryExperience working in classified environments with strong understanding of security constraints, and data handling requirementsWhat We OfferOur 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.Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance is available.Learn More & Apply Now!Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clea