XBR Signal Processing Software Product Owner

Date Posted:

2026-04-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER 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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 opportunities 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.

The Raytheon team is looking for a Signal Processing Product Owner (PO) within the XBR Agile Release Train (ART). As a member of this team, you will be supporting build, test, FQT, and Signal Processor development in Woburn, MA, at the Missile Defense Center (MDC). In addition to implementing Agile practices and principles, you will be managing the technical scope for the team.

The job location for this opportunity is on-site in Woburn, Massachusetts.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the execution of a subset of the engineering scope for the XBR Program, including definition, coordination and execution of the technical tasks for their team.  Specific responsibilities include:

• Break down complex software capabilities into manageable pieces that can be achieved on a sprint and Program Increment (PI) basis.

• Decompose software signal processor scope related to Arbitrary Waveforms (AWF) for the Advanced Signal Processor (ASP) capability.

• Software technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the new ASP effort.

• Work closely with stakeholders, including external customers, engineering teams, program leadership to refine the product backlog and ensure team priorities are aligned with program execution.

• Drive reusable software solutions that are program indifferent, increasing obtained value.

• Decompose software signal processor scope related to Arbitrary Waveforms (AWF) for the Advanced Signal Processor (ASP) capability.

• Participate in Design Review as a stakeholder for Software Engineering.

• Provide technical direction and guidance for new Signal Processor (SP) capabilities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience using and understanding of fundamental concepts in C and C++ such as pointers, memory management, and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.

• Experience using debugging tools, such as GDB, to quickly identify and fix software bugs, as well as optimize code for performance.

• Experience with detection processing and filtering in real-time, multithreaded systems in C and C++.

• Experience developing with Scrum methodology.

• 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 Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools (e.g. JIRA)

• Well-developed communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience leading a technical effort, and execution of technical, cost, and schedule performance.

• Knowledge of and ability to work within the Agile Scrum development practice, and FQT experience.

• Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose for developing creative solutions to technical problems.

• Experience with current Missile defense programs with specific experience in large, complex systems.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning, cross-team collaboration and training.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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