Senior Principal Mission Management Software Engineer

RTX

Software Engineer developing software for cutting edge satellite ground systems at Raytheon. Architecting and evolving software architecture to meet customer requirements with modern DevSecOps practices.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing software for satellite ground systems, with a strong focus on object-oriented programming in Java, multi-threading, and microservices in cloud environments. Proven ability to guide the full software lifecycle while fostering DevSecOps practices and Agile methodologies.

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Java DevelopmentMulti-ThreadingMicroservicesDevSecOps PracticesAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented Software DevelopmentSoftware ArchitecturePlanning & Scheduling Software DevelopmentSoftware Lifecycle ManagementCloud Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Satellite Ground SystemsSTEM DegreeU.S. Citizenship

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaMicroservicesTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and develop software for cutting edge satellite ground systems
Evolve the current software and system architecture to support customer defined requirements
Provide software engineering expertise for bids on future development activities
Guide the full software lifecycle including design, development, test, delivery, and maintenance
Foster modern DevSecOps development practices and utilize Agile processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
10 years of prior relevant experience
Experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java
Experience with Java multi-threading
Experience with microservices in cloud environments
Experience developing planning & scheduling software or similar software systems
An active and transferable U.S. government issued 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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