Java Software Engineer II (on-site)

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

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for Satellite Ground Systems.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable, high‑performance software solutions.
• Design, implement, and test Java‑based applications and components.
• Work with and modify existing codebases as necessary.
• Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
• Contribute to program and project milestones under the guidance of the immediate supervisor.
• Follow established software processes and procedures, including development, documentation, and maintenance of operations concepts, requirements, and interfaces.
• Stay current with advances in Java and satellite technology to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Active, transferable TS/SCI U.S. government‑issued security clearance (prior to start date).
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance).
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in object‑oriented software design and development.
• Proficiency in Java within a Linux environment.
• Experience with unit testing tools such as JUnit.
• Prefer experience with Python, Agile development, and DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with JIRA, Git, BitBucket, and Gradle.
• Certifications: Current Security+ certification preferred.
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite.
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, especially in defense or aerospace settings.

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable law.