Java Software Engineer II for Satellite Systems

Prattwhitney; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney in State College is seeking a Software Engineer to design and maintain software applications for Satellite Ground Systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers and ensuring software performance and scalability.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant STEM degree, have at least 2 years of experience in software development, and possess proficiency in Java. U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI security clearance are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Active, transferable TS/SCI U.S. government‑issued security clearance (prior to start date).
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in object‑oriented software design and development.
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for Satellite Ground Systems.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and hardware designers to deliver reliable software solutions.
• Participate in software design reviews and system integration activities.

Skills

Java proficiency

Object-oriented design

Unit testing tools (JUnit)

Agile development

DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins)

Familiarity with JIRA, Git, BitBucket, Gradle

Secure coding practices

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

JUnit

JIRA

Git

BitBucket

Gradle

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Prattwhitney in State College is seeking a Software Engineer to design and maintain software applications for Satellite Ground Systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers and ensuring software performance and scalability.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant STEM degree, have at least 2 years of experience in software development, and possess proficiency in Java. U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI security clearance are required for this position.