RTX · 3 months ago
Java/C++ Software Engineer II (Onsite)
RTX is a leader in aerospace and defense technology, seeking a Java/C++ Software Engineer II to join their Satellite Ground Systems Team. The role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance software solutions.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 2 years of prior relevant experience
Two (2) 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 (e.g., JUnit)
Experience with Python
Experience developing software in an Agile/DevOps environment
Preferred
Experience working in a DevOps environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, BitBucket and Confluence
Experience working with SonarQube
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)
Benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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