Software Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation, if eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Software Engineer II at our West Valley City, UT site to develop high‑assurance software for SIGINT and defense systems. This onsite role requires a Master’s degree and experience in C++ under Linux, with the opportunity to work on multiple modules.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens with TS/SCI with Poly, and be prepared for security clearances; the team emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and innovation while delivering critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM major is required by start date.
• Experience developing in C++ in a Linux environment is required.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for security clearance with TS/SCI and Poly is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems.
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.
• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.

Skills

C++ in Linux

Multithreading

OO Design

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

CMake

Makefiles

Qt

Angular

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

What You Will Do

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Software Engineer II who strives for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST's work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST's work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

• Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems
• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products

Qualifications You Must Have

Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.

• Experience developing in C++ in a Linux environment

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with one or more scripting languages, Python, Linux script, bash
• Experience with Object Oriented Design and Development
• Experience with Multithreading
• Experience working both in a team environment and individually
• Experience with Qt
• Experience with User Interface development
• Experience with Angular web GUI development
• Embedded SW Design Experience
• Experience in integrating software with hardware
• Experience with Configuration Management tools, such as git
• Experience maintaining and using build processes (makefiles, CMake)
• Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP
• Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing
• Experience with Network Protocols
• Experience with or basic understanding of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Standards
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Poly

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, if eligible

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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 on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer,