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Elite 2026 Opportunity: High-Impact Software CPT Lead – Global Radar & Missile Defense

Full Time
  • Full Time
  • Taiwan
  • $132,400 - $251,600 USD / Month

Raytheon

Job Summary

Are you a visionary engineering leader ready to safeguard global freedom? Raytheon, an RTX business, is seeking a High-Impact Strategic Software CPT Lead to spearhead the Taiwan Surveillance Radar Program (SRP). Based onsite in Woburn, MA, you will lead an elite workforce of software engineers dedicated to providing world-class missile defense and surveillance capabilities.

Software CPT Lead

In this role, Software CPT Lead will manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance of four agile scrum teams, ensuring our radar systems remain ahead of tomorrow’s threats. With a salary range of $132,400 – $251,600, this position offers the opportunity to drive DevSecOps innovation at the world’s largest aerospace and defense company.

Ideal Candidate

The perfect Software CPT Lead is a seasoned professional who combines technical excellence with mastery of Earned Value Management (EVM). We are looking for an individual with a STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience in large-scale system architecture or software leadership. As a Software CPT Lead, you must hold an RTX EV Certification and possess the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

The ideal candidate is an Agile Scrum expert who can mentor teams through complex architectural designs while maintaining a laser focus on risk and opportunity management. If you are a U.S. citizen with a track record of leading technical solutions for the DoD, Software CPT Lead are the leader we need for this mission-critical role.

Role Overview

As the Software CPT Lead, you are the primary architect of execution for the Taiwan SRP software team. Your daily responsibilities include managing the architectural design and sustainment of integrated radar data processing applications. Software CPT Lead will work closely with stakeholders to align team priorities with the software build plan, ensuring that troubleshooting and new capability development stay on track.

As a Software CPT Lead, you will also own the staffing plans and status reporting to the PMO and U.S. Government. From coordinating new business development to presenting Estimates at Complete (EACs) to leadership, your role is pivotal in maintaining Raytheon’s century-long legacy of engineering expertise.

Software CPT Lead

Job Requirements

To be successful as our next Software CPT Lead, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Education: Bachelor’s of Science in STEM; minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.

  • Certifications: RTX Earned Value (EV) Certification is required; Raytheon PM Level 6 preferred.

  • Technical Expertise: Experience with Agile Scrum, SAFe, and DevSecOps frameworks.

  • Security: Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to start.

  • Management: Proven experience in oversight of cost, schedule, and technical performance for multiple software teams.

  • Tools: Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Azure, and Jenkins is highly preferred.

  • Location: This is a 100% onsite role in Woburn, MA.

Why Join Raytheon?

Joining Raytheon as a Software CPT Lead means working with 185,000 great minds to solve the world’s most complex problems. We value Trust, Respect, and Innovation, offering a world-class Employee Scholar Program and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and parental leave. As a Software CPT Lead, you will have access to relentless R&D resources and the chance to work on iconic systems like the AN/TPY-2 and COBRA DANE. At RTX, we don’t just protect the world; we connect it through the boundaries of known science. Apply today to help shape the future of aerospace and defense in 2026.

Software CPT Lead

Key Competencies

  • Agile Leadership: Driving continuous integration and rapid design through Scrum and DevSecOps.

  • Financial Oversight: Developing monthly LREs and quarterly EACs with precision and accountability.

  • Strategic Staffing: Creating and maintaining CPT staffing plans to meet evolving mission requirements.

  • Stakeholder Synergy: Interfacing with customers and leading technical solutions for complex user requirements.

Defense Industry Insights: Workforce Diversity

Raytheon and RTX are committed to an inclusive workforce to meet complex global challenges. According to recent federal contractor data (EEO-1) for large-scale aerospace and defense firms in the U.S.:

  • Gender Representation: Women currently make up approximately 24% to 26% of the professional engineering and management workforce in aerospace.

  • Racial Diversity: The professional and management tiers typically consist of approximately 72% White, 15% Asian, 7% Black or African American, and 6% Hispanic or Latino professionals.

  • Veteran Status: As a top military employer, approximately 10% to 12% of RTX employees are veterans, bringing unique mission-oriented perspectives to software leadership roles.

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