Software​/Systems Engineer II; Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

PA602: 302 Science Park Road, Bldg 5C, State College, PA , USA

Onsite – employees will work primarily onsite in our State College, PA office.

• Active and transferable Top Secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• Security clearance must be able to be upgraded to TS/SCI.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• TS/SCI – Current

• Typical degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment.
• Experience developing software in an Agile/Dev Ops environment.

• Experience working in a Dev Ops environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, Bit Bucket and Confluence.
• Experience working with Sonar Qube or code analysis tools.
• Experience with CI/CD.
• Experience working with SQL.
• Experience working in an Agile Development environment.
• Security+ certification.
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.
• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

• 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.
• Interact with the agile development team regarding technical considerations, risks, and issue closure associated within development of the system capabilities.
• Assist the Agile development teams on best practices for software development in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Development (CI/CD) environment.
• 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 your pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
• Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
• Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
• Migrate applications to Docker and Kubernetes.
• Work firewall change requests.
• Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the guidance of the immediate supervisor.
• Follow established Software/Systems processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
• Learn the workings of satellite ground systems.
• Work with new tools that keep you state‑of‑the‑art.

Our total rewards package includes competitive compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Benefits include parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. Relocation assistance is available.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD – 130,000 USD. (The range is a good‑faith estimate for all experience levels.)

Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.…