Software Section Leader Onsite

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 | Location: Portsmouth, RI (US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS2 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ SOUTH BLDG) | Onsite role. Active and transferable U.S. government issued Interim Secret security clearance required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, we unite 185,000 minds to solve complex global challenges. Raytheon delivers mission-critical solutions that defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. As Software Section Leader in the Maritime Systems and Platforms Software Department, you will provide technical leadership, people management, and strategic direction for a software engineering section. This role oversees staffing, career development, execution quality, and alignment with program, department, and business goals, enabling high-performing teams to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers across multiple projects and programs.
• Manage staffing assignments, workload balancing, and succession planning for the section.
• Partner with Program and Engineering leadership to coordinate priorities, resolve resource conflicts, and ensure successful execution.
• Drive adherence to engineering processes, best practices, security requirements, and compliance standards.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, salary planning, and recognition activities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Identify skill gaps and create targeted development plans, training initiatives, and technical roadmaps.
• Promote strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant software engineering experience, unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience leading technical teams or managing engineering staff.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Interim Secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems engineering.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with Department of Defense security requirements and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to build and sustain high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement).

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.