Principal Java Software Engineer; on-site

Location:

This is an onsite position in State College, PA.

The Principal Java Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems. This role involves close collaboration with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions.

• Design, implement, and test Java-based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
• 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 the 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.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Java and satellite technology to drive innovation.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Eight (8) years of experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux environment and using unit testing tools such as JUnit.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Perl and Python.
• Experience in an Agile/Dev Ops environment.
• This position requires an active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government‑issued security clearance prior to start date with the adjudication date less than three years old from your starting date. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Experience with Ansible, Jenkins, containers, and the Spring Framework.
• Security+ certification.
• Experience using the Atlassian tool suite.
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.

• Healthcare, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Child and adult backup care, as well as parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards and educational assistance programs.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and employee scholar program.
• Paid time off and holidays.

The salary range for this role is $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD.

This role is a U.S.

-based position. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the 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.