Software Engineer I -(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking software engineers to design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for advanced defense systems in an onsite Fort Wayne setting. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment to apply modern DevSecOps practices.

The role emphasizes a strong STEM background, experience with CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of Linux/Red Hat. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe, DevSecOps).
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira).
• Experience with C, C++, Python, Ada or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge systems.
• Work with engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.
• Software lifecycle practices for defense projects.

Skills

Agile environments (Scrum/SAFe/DevSec)

Security clearance eligibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Atlassian Suite

Jenkins

Eclipse

Ansible

Kafka

Spring Boot

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full‑time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

What You Will Do:

Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge 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. Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques. Software lifecycle practices for defense projects.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience working in Agile environments such as scrum, scrum at scale, SAFe and DevSecOps.
• Experience with tools such as Atlassian Suite (e.g., Bitbucket/Artifactory, Confluence, Crucible, Fisheye, Jira), Jenkins, Eclipse, and Ansible.
• Experience with software development, test, and/or integration using C, C++, Python, Ada, or similar.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time‑critical requirements.
• Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to difficult technical problems.
• Experience working in a continuous integration/continuous development environment; experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Red Hat and Linux Operating Systems.
• Exposure to Open Systems Architectures and modular design principles.
• Experience working closely and directly within a team environment.
• Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of common skills for software application development.

What We Offer:

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

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.