RTX · 5 days ago
Senior Java/C++ Software Engineer (Onsite)
State College, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expRaytheon is an Aerospace and Defense company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. In the Senior Java/C++ Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test software applications for Satellite Ground Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance solutions.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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 5 years of prior relevant experience
Five (5) 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
Ability to lead/drive the team in a technical capacity
Preferred
Experience leading a technical team is highly desired
Experience working in a DevOps environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, BitBucket and Confluence
Experience working with SonarQube
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)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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