Principal Software Engineer

Rtx Raytheon Uk; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.

Life Assurance 6x salary

25 days holiday + buy/sell 5 days

Discretionary bonus

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced family friendly policies

Job summary

RTX Raytheon UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead software development across multiple programmes. The role involves delivering secure, mission-critical systems on-site at Manchester, Gloucester, or London sites, in cross-functional teams with DevSecOps and AI/ML components.

You will collaborate with customers and suppliers, contribute to architectural direction, and ensure adherence to security and compliance standards while supporting professional growth within a dynamic defence

Qualifications

• Proficient in JavaScript frameworks with React/NextJS, TypeScript, Python and Java REST API development.
• Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger, cloud services (AWS or Azure) and container orchestration.
• Familiar with IaC (Terraform/Ansible), SQL databases and search tech like Elasticsearch/OpenSearch.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software using industry best practice.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers.
• Contribute to milestones and project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team.
• Work with peers on technical direction and code review processes.

Skills

JavaScript (React/NextJS)

TypeScript

Python

Java REST API

OpenAPI/Swagger

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Docker/Kubernetes

Terraform/Ansible

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Unit testing

Mocha/Jest/Cypress

Agile delivery

GitLab PRs

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Terraform

Ansible

PostgreSQL

GitLab

Job description

Principal Software Engineer

Date: 2026-09-26T00:00:00

Location: Kingswood, Surrey, GB, KT20 6

Work Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-28T19:01:34.117

Job Description

Raytheon UK have a full time, perm opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to join our specialist teams working onsite at our Manchester and Gloucester sites. You'll be part of our experienced software dev function, working in a cross-functional team, delivering and deploying critical software across a variety of programmes. In this area of the business we prove DevSecOps at scale, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cyber and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support the defence, intelligence and cyber sectors. Collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver secure, mission critical systems using the latest technologies and innovations. We have opportunities for Software Engineers at every level within a team across our Manchester, Gloucester or London teams, so we will discuss the great opportunities for development or challenges we offer based off your professional profile. Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be eligible and willing to obtain SC and eDV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software using industry best practice
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with your project
• Contribute to continuous improvement within your team
• Collaborate with your peers on technical direction within your team

Desired Skills and Experience

• Core Software Engineering across a variety of languages, e.g. JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS), TypeScript, Python, Java REST API development
• OpenAPI / Swagger
• Cloud services (AWS or Azure)
• Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Elasticsearch / Opensearch
• Unit testing and automation
• Testing frameworks (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Cypress)
• Experience working in an Agile delivery team
• Use of code repositories (e.g. GitLab); familiarity with branching strategies, pull requests and merge processes

We appreciate you may not be an expert in every area above - we can support with training and development in some areas!

Benefits & Work Culture

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

Work Culture

• 37hr working week
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
• Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.

About us

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

RTX Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.