Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)

RTX; Aurora (CO); Presencial; USD 108.000 - 205.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Benefits package including medical, (d

dental, vision, life insurance, short/

Descripción de la vacante

RTX in Aurora, Colorado is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain advanced ground system software onsite. Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree and have 8+ years of software experience with Java, Python, and JavaScript, plus satellite mission planning knowledge.

Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The role offers relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Formación

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience programming with Java.
• Experience programming with Python and JavaScript.
• Experience with satellite mission management or similar planning & scheduling software.
• Experience using test automation tools and methods.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, test, and maintain advanced ground system software.

Conocimientos

Java

Python

JavaScript

Satellite mission planning

Test automation

Educación

STEM degree

Herramientas

SpringBoot

Spring Framework

SAFe

Cucumber

Kubernetes

Confluence

Eclipse

Jira

Jenkins

JUnit

Kafka

Descripción del empleo

Location:
US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77

Date Posted: 2026-10-20
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI - Current
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions. Within ASDS, Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations, secure processing, and data management. This position is located onsite in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain advanced ground system software.

What You Will Learn

• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques
• Software lifecycle practices for defense projects

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Experience programming with Java.
• Experience programming with Python and JavaScript
• Experience with satellite mission management or similar planning & scheduling software
• Experience using test automation tools and methods
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with SpringBoot/Spring Framework
• Experience with SAFe Agile development
• Experience with Cucumber and Kubernetes
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD processes
• Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, and Kafka

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.