Principal Mission Management Software Engineer

RTX

Software Engineer developing and maintaining software for satellite ground systems at RTX. Collaborating with engineers in an Agile environment to advance aerospace and defense technologies.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems
Work with a team of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
8 years of prior relevant experience
Experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java
Experience with Java multi-threading
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

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software DesignSoftware DevelopmentSoftware TestingAgile MethodologyJava Programming

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication