Java​/C++ Software Engineer II; Onsite

Location
: 302 Science Park Road, Bldg 5C, State College, PA,  USA

Date Posted
:

Position Role Type
:
Onsite

Security Clearance
: TS/SCI — Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

At Raytheon, we combine more than 100 years of engineering expertise with a commitment to defending freedom and deterrence. Our Satellite Ground Systems team develops advanced software that ensures reliable communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting‑edge satellite systems. This role requires an onsite presence in our State College, PA office.

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high‑performance software solutions.
• Design, implement, and test Java and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
• Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to migrate workloads onto new pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
• Modify existing code as necessary.
• Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
• Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under supervision.
• Follow established software processes and procedures, documentation, and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements, interfaces, and other engineering artifacts.
• Learn the workings of satellite ground systems.
• Work with new tools to stay state‑of‑the‑art.

• Active and transferable Top Secret security clearance that can be elevated to TS/SCI prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.
• A STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Two years of experience in object‑oriented software design and development using Java or C++ in a Linux or UNIX environment.
• Experience using unit testing tools such as JUnit.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience developing software in an Agile/Dev Ops environment.

• Experience in a Dev Ops environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, Bit Bucket, and Confluence.
• Experience with Sonar Qube.
• Experience with SQL.
• Experience in an Agile Development environment.
• Security+ certification.
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices in defense or aerospace settings.
• Master’s degree in STEM.

• Competitive total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance is available.

Salary range
: $66,000 – $130,000 USD (USD). The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on a variety of factors including performance.

This is a U.S.‑based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was 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.