Senior Command & Control Software Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Raytheon in Aurora, CO is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for satellite ground systems. You will work with engineers in an Agile environment and apply C++/Java to cutting‑edge defense projects. Qualifications include a STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, U.S.

citizenship, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. The role offers relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and growth in DevSecOps, AWS, and microservice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in object-oriented software development with C++ and Java.
• Must have active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for satellite ground systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.

Skills

C++

Java

DevSecOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

AWS

Grafana

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Grafana

AWS

Job description

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 opportunities 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 today’s mission needs 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. Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) 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 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. This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting‑edge satellite ground systems
• Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment

What You Will Learn

• A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi‑tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design.
• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.
• Software lifecycle practices for large‑scale defense projects.
• Satellite ground system technologies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience developing object‑oriented software using C++ and Java.
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain TS/SCI without polygraph prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with DevSecOps methods and tools.
• Experience with stateless/serverless software and architecture.
• Experience with microservice software and architecture.
• Experience with containerized applications and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience with Grafana.
• Experience with satellite command and control software.

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 for this role.

Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD (good faith estimate). 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.

Location Information: Aurora, CO – https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 onsite, hybrid or remote.

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.