Senior Software Engineer; Temp

Position Details

The C2 Software product team is seeking a temporary Senior Software Engineer. The role is onsite in San Diego, CA.

• Design, develop, and integrate distributed software for next‑generation C2 architectures, build and evaluate prototype capabilities as part of IRAD efforts, transitioning research concepts into early fieldable implementations
• Develop microservice‑style or containerized components supporting scalable, networked command‑and‑control workflows
• Collaborate with team to define interfaces, data flows, and performance requirements
• Conduct integration, test, and performance analysis in simulated / lab environments and document designs, APIs, test results, and engineering decisions
• Participate in agile planning, technical reviews, and cross‑team design discussions

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including software development and deployment, analysis, design, integration, automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment
• At least 5 years of experience with Java, containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes), and Git Lab
• Experience working in a team‑focused development environment (Agile/SCRUM)
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret)
• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

• Strong background in distributed systems, real‑time or near‑real‑time processing, or autonomous system software
• Experience with Java, Python, GoLang, and/or container‑oriented development (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Understanding of networking, messaging frameworks, or middleware used in distributed command‑and‑control systems
• Exposure to model‑based engineering, simulation environments, or digital‑engineering tools
• Experience in IRAD, early R&D prototypes, or technology maturation efforts and combat systems solutions

Hourly rate: $45.91 to $87.36. Temporary assignment of undetermined length.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional incentive compensation programs may apply.

US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1, 8650 Balboa Ave, San Antonio Bldg, San Diego, CA.

DoD Clearance:
Secret. Active and existing clearance required after day one.

Application window closing approximately 40 days from the date posted.

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.