Sr. Java/DevOps Software Engineer; on-site
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Software Development
Software Engineer
Location
US-PA-STATE COLLEGE-5A ~ 302 Science Park Rd ~ BLDG 5A
Date PostedCountryUnited States of America
Position Role TypeOnsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status RequirementsActive and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Security Clearance TypeTS/SCI without Polygraph
Security Clearance StatusActive and existing security clearance required on day 1
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.
In the Senior Java Dev Ops Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java code in a Linux, Agile, Dev Ops environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting‑edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.
Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position 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 eventually 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.
- Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
- Follow established Software 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 will keep you state‑of‑the‑art.
- An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
- Five (5) years of experience in object‑oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment.
- Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).
- Experience developing software in an Agile/Dev Ops environment including containerization and Kubernetes.
- Experience working in an AWS environment.
- Experience working with Angular.
- Experience working in a Dev Ops environment using Docker, Maven, Jira, Git/Git Lab, Bit Bucket and Confluence.
- Experience working with Sonar Qube.
- Experience working with SQL.
- 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).
- Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness,…
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