Sr. Software Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to lead SPIRE’s full-stack development, modernization, and security-compliant deployment across classified enclaves. You will drive architectural updates and mentor junior engineers while expanding capabilities for AI-enabled features.

You will collaborate with Air Force Weather teams, implement visualization for weather-based mission planning, and apply modern frameworks and best practices in a federally compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience in full-stack development with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, Jira, and Confluence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of SPIRE user interface components and backend Python services.
• Modernize SPIRE's technical stack, ensuring compliance with evolving cyber and software standards.
• Architectural updates, troubleshoot software issues, and implement performance optimization strategies.
• Support classified enclave deployments (SIPR/JWICS) ensuring security and operational requirements.
• Implement visualization capabilities, including raster-based weather impact images for mission planning.
• Collaborate across Air Force Weather teams to ensure SPIRE integrations meet system needs and interface standards.
• Research emerging technologies and drive adoption of modern frameworks and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers, supporting code reviews and team guidance.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination.
• Contribute to future SPIRE AI feature development and integration with Air Force Weather intelligence systems.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

React

Angular

Vue

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM

Tools

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Splunk

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NE-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

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

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 opportunity 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 the needs of today's mission 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Join our team as a Sr. Software Engineer supporting the development, modernization, and sustainment of the Severe Parameter Impacts Request Engine (SPIRE). SPIRE delivers weather-based asset impact intelligence to operational users and machine-to-machine systems across multiple classified enclaves. You will serve as the lead full-stack developer for SPIRE, driving architectural updates, modernization efforts, and technical leadership while contributing to its expansion into AI-enabled capabilities.

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of SPIRE user interface components and backend Python services.
• Modernize SPIRE's technical stack, ensuring compliance with evolving cyber and software standards.
• Perform architectural updates, troubleshoot software issues, and implement performance optimization strategies.
• Support classified enclave deployments (SIPR/JWICS), ensuring software meets security and operational requirements.
• Implement visualization capabilities, including raster-based weather impact images for mission planning.
• Collaborate across Air Force Weather teams to ensure SPIRE integrations meet system needs and interface standards.
• Research emerging technologies and drive adoption of modern frameworks and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers, supporting code reviews and team guidance.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination.
• Contribute to future SPIRE AI feature development and integration with Air Force Weather intelligence systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience in full-stack development with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and associated modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or equivalent).
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, Jira, and Confluence.
• Prior work experience performing architectural updates, performance tuning, and troubleshooting within production systems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD or intelligence community systems.
• Familiarity with classified enclave development, deployment, or cyber compliance workflows.
• Experience with Air Force Weather data processing, geospatial visualization, or mission impact modeling.
• Prior experience with AI/ML integration or readiness activities for software systems.
• Background contributing to cross-system data services or machine-to-machine interfaces.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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