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Raytheon · 3 days ago

Principal Java Software Engineer (Onsite)

State College, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Raytheon is a leader in aerospace and defense technology, committed to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. The Principal Java Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for Satellite Ground Systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance software solutions.

Intellectual PropertyInternetWeb Hosting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Principal Java Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems

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 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

Stay updated with the latest advancements in Java and satellite technology to drive innovation

Qualification

JavaLinuxAgile/DevOpsUnit testingScripting languagesAnsibleJenkinsSpring FrameworkSecurity+ certificationSatellite communication systemsSecure coding practicesAtlassian tool suite

Required

Active and transferable TS/SCI with Polygraph U.S. government issued security clearance with an adjudication date less than three years from your start date for this position, 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 8 years of prior relevant experience

Experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux environment

Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit)

Experience with scripting languages such as Perl or Python

Experience in an Agile/DevOps environment