Software Engineer II - Software Development Environment DevOps Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking an early career Software Engineer to join our Connected Aviation - Air Traffic Solutions team in Marlborough, MA. You will contribute to configuring and maintaining dev environments, practicing agile processes, and advancing cloud and AI-enabled software for air traffic control systems.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of experience, strong Unix/Linux skills, and scripting in Bash/Python. U.S. citizenship is required for access to program information.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree.
• Strong Unix/Linux knowledge and system hardening.
• Experience with configuring development tools and servers.
• Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain software development environment and tools.
• Maintain docs and work instructions to meet standards.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and backlog grooming.
• Support cloud technologies and AI integration in apps.
• Collaborate with engineering, PMs, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Agile software development

Stakeholder communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bamboo

Bitbucket

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Our Connected Aviation - Air Traffic Solutions - Software Engineering Department (ATS-SED) is looking for talented early career Software Engineers to join our team developing and supporting our Air Traffic Control Systems worldwide. We develop safety-of-life air traffic systems for mulit-national customers used for controlling and monitoring civil and military aviation traffic. This is an opportunity to learn new COTS tools, processes, and methodologies as you focus on improving your skills to support, design, develop, integrate, and test operational software components throughout the SW development life-cycle.

What You Will Do :

• You will configure and maintain our software development environment hardware and COTS/FOSS tools used by the engineering team
• You will maintain documentation and work instructions needed to meet ATS SED's high maturity level software engineering standards and processes.
• You will participate in the agile process including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, back log grooming and story pointing.
• You will help facilitate a push towards the use of cloud technologies and AI in the development of software applications
• You will work with an integrated engineering team in a highly collaborative environment, requiring frequent multi-level communication with engineering team members, program management and external stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Strong working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
• Experience with Linux Operating System tuning, patching, hardening, and access control
• Experience configuring, maintaining, and managing software development tools, services, and server installations
• Experience with configuring and maintaining networking routers and servers
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash and Python
• U.S. citizenship is absolutely required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Agile methodologies and the Atlassian tool suite including Jira, Confluence, Bamboo and Bitbucket
• Knowledge of NIST, DISA STIGs, and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with the software development lifecycle using C/C++
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification
• Experience in software testing or debugging source code

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladog Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Avionics:

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

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 pro