Sr. Software Engineer
RTX Corporation3 days ago
Remote, United StatesSenior
Base Salary
$87k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of SPIRE user interface components and backend Python services.
- Modernize SPIRE’s technical stack and ensure compliance with evolving cybersecurity and software standards.
- Perform architectural updates, troubleshoot production software issues, and implement performance optimization strategies.
- Support deployments in classified SIPR and JWICS enclaves while meeting security and operational requirements.
- Implement raster-based weather-impact visualizations for mission planning.
- Collaborate with Air Force Weather teams on integrations and interface standards.
- Research emerging technologies and drive adoption of modern frameworks and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers through code reviews and team guidance.
- Contribute to future AI feature development and integration with Air Force Weather intelligence systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field and at least 5 years of experience.
- Full-stack development experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, Jira, and Confluence.
- Experience performing architectural updates, performance tuning, and troubleshooting in production systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred qualifications include 10+ years of software development experience, an active DoD Secret clearance, and experience with DoD or intelligence community systems.
- Preferred qualifications include classified-enclave development or deployment, Air Force Weather data processing, geospatial visualization, mission-impact modeling, AI/ML integration, and cross-system data services.
Benefits
- Remote U.S. work arrangement, primarily from home, with possible travel or onsite presence as needed.
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and the Employee Scholar Program.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.
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About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.