Java Software Engineer

Raytheon; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Healthcare

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Java software engineer for its Satellite Ground Systems team in State College, PA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

You will design, develop, and test Java-based software in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. Preferred qualifications include Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins, and Atlassian tools.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux environment, with JUnit testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test Java-based software in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment.
• Build and maintain advanced applications and software components for Satellite Ground Systems.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and hardware designers to deliver dependable, high-performance solutions.
• Work with existing codebases, making updates and improvements as needed.
• Ensure software meets performance, reliability, and scalability expectations.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and system integration efforts.
• Contribute to milestones under supervision, and follow established documentation and engineering processes.
• Stay current with advances in Java and satellite technology to support innovation.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Citizenship

Java

Linux

JUnit

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

STEM degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Jenkins

JIRA

Git

Bitbucket

Gradle

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We require an active, transferable TS/SCI U.S. government security clearance before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required to qualify for clearance eligibility.
• We typically look for a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• We require experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux environment, along with unit testing tools such as JUnit.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with Python, Agile delivery, DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Jenkins, as well as JIRA, Git, BitBucket, and Gradle.
• A current Security+ certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite is preferred.
• Experience with satellite communications systems and protocols is strongly valued.
• Secure coding experience, especially in a defense or aerospace environment, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• We design, develop, and test Java-based software in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment.
• We build and maintain advanced applications and software components for our Satellite Ground Systems.
• We collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and fellow software engineers to deliver dependable, high-performance solutions.
• We work with existing codebases, making updates and improvements as needed.
• We ensure software meets expectations for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• We take part in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration efforts.
• We contribute to program and project milestones under the direction of our immediate supervisor.
• We follow established software processes and procedures, including documentation, maintenance, and management of operational concepts, requirements, interfaces, and related engineering artifacts.
• We stay current with advances in Java and satellite technology to support innovation.

Company:

We are RTX, the worlds largest aerospace and defense company, and our Raytheon team brings more than 100 years of engineering expertise to solving complex mission challenges. Our Satellite Ground Systems team supports critical communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through advanced satellite technology. This is an onsite role in State College, Pennsylvania, and relocation assistance is available. We offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include healthcare, retirement, wellness, work/life benefits, parental leave, flexible schedules, educational assistance, backup care, and other recognition and development programs. The role is U.S.-based and includes a listed salary range of $68,900 to $131,100, with eligibility for additional incentive compensation depending on position level and other factors.