Software Engineer II

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Tucson, AZ is seeking a hands-on software engineer to design, develop, and maintain applications for production and test systems. You will contribute to Windows-based software using C# and C++ within Visual Studio, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on weapon system products.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in STEM and 2+ years of relevant experience, with eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM plus 2+ years of relevant software experience or an advanced degree.
• Experience with C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
• Experience with Windows OS and Visual Studio; ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System OS.
• Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently.
• Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation.
• Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment.
• Develop and derive requirements for software products.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

C++

C#

Windows OS

Visual Studio

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Windows toolchains

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

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

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.

This position is 100% on site in Tucson, Arizona

The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) team within the Hardware Discipline Center is a multi-discipline organization that provides test solutions to support production lines for our entire missile portfolio. The software team within TEE is responsible for developing advanced windows application solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrating state of the art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TEE products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TEE has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.

This position is focused on the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization.

The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for RMD weapon system products. They will be expected to work, either as a part of a team or independently, to design, develop, and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)
• Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently
• Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation
• Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment
• Develop and derive requirements for software products

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
• Experience in utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Experience with Windows Operating System and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.
• Ability to obtain a 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Knowledge of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
• Knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP or UDP
• Knowledge of Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles, such as Waterfall and Agile
• Knowledge of Software Configuration Management principles
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills

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.