RTX · 6 hours ago
Principal Java Software Engineer (on-site)
US-PA-STATE COLLEGE-5A ~ 302 Science Park Rd ~ BLDG 5A
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expRTX is a leading company in aerospace and defense technology, seeking a Principal Java Software Engineer to join their Satellite Ground Systems Team. This role involves designing, developing, and testing Java applications in a collaborative Agile and DevOps environment to enhance satellite communication and defense capabilities.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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. Other responsibilities to anticipate may include:
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
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
Preferred
Experience with Ansible, Jenkins, containers, and the Spring Framework
Security+ certification
Experience using the Atlassian tool suite
Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred
Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting
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
Recent News
2026-02-02
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