Senior Software Engineer; Temp

Job Overview

Position:
Senior Software Engineer (Temporary) – C2 Software Product Team

Location:

San Diego, CA – Onsite

Duration:
Temporary assignment of undetermined length

Compensation: $45.91 to $87.36 per hour (good faith estimate)

• 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 in software development and deployment, including 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 such as Agile/SCRUM.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Secret clearance) required after day
  1.
• Typical degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) required.

• 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 working on IRAD, early R&D prototypes, or technology maturation efforts and Combat Systems solutions.

The role may be eligible for benefit categories common to RTX employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays, depending on the business unit and classification. Compensation may include short‑term or long‑term incentive programs as applicable.

This role is U.S.

-based; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.