Baseline Configuration Lead

Date Posted:

2026-05-08

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 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’s Software Engineering, Ground and Maritime department is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Baseline Configuration Lead (BCL) to help oversee and manage the software release process for our SPY-6 program and to contribute to key mission areas or variants within the program. This is an exciting opportunity for growth in both technical expertise and program development.

The Baseline Configuration Lead (BCL) will ensure releases align with the program schedule and Program Increment (PI) objectives while maintaining proper version control and accurate baselines for software artifacts, configurations, and documentation. This role demands strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to ensure effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact across the program.

This role will be 100% on-site in either Marlborough or Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the software release process, ensuring alignment with program schedules and PI objectives

• Serve as the central point of communication for release-related activities, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders

• Ensure proper version control and maintain accurate baselines for software artifacts, configurations, and documentation

• Facilitate the creation and management of baselines across the program, including mock installs, ensuring traceability and consistency in software components

• Monitor and validate that changes are properly documented, approved, and integrated into the baseline in a controlled manner

• Drive the creation of Software Release Packages

• Generate release documentation and conduct formal release handover meetings

• Provide Tier 1 reach-back support for site-specific software issues

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience with version control systems and baseline management processes. (e.g., IBM Rationale Clearcase, Git).

• Experience with Object Oriented Programming languages such as C++ and/or Java.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is 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 with Radar software systems.

• Familiarity with customer interaction and Tier 1 support processes.

• Knowledge of formal release documentation processes and CDRL package creation.

• Experience in managing run requests and release tooling systems.

• Experience with Scripting (bash, Perl, Python).

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Problem-solving skills and the ability to escalate and resolve issues efficiently.

• Experience with organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Our 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 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 CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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