Principal Java Software Engineer (on-site)
RTX Corporation3 months ago
Aurora, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, and maintain Java-based software applications and components for satellite ground systems.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and software engineers to define requirements and specifications.
- Modify and maintain previously written code while ensuring software performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, system integration activities, and program milestones.
- Develop and maintain software documentation, requirements, interfaces, operations concepts, and other engineering artifacts.
- Stay current with Java and satellite technology advancements to support innovation.
Requirements
- STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience are typically required.
- Active and transferable TS/SCI with Polygraph U.S. government security clearance, with an adjudication date less than three years before the start date, is required before starting.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
- Experience with object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux environment is required.
- Experience with unit testing tools such as JUnit and scripting languages such as Perl or Python is required.
- Experience working in an Agile/DevOps environment is required.
- Preferred qualifications include Ansible, Jenkins, containers, Spring Framework, Atlassian tools, Security+ certification, satellite communication systems and protocols, and secure coding practices in defense or aerospace settings.
Benefits
- Onsite work is required in State College, Pennsylvania; Fort Meade, Maryland; or Aurora, Colorado.
- Relocation assistance is available.
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, educational assistance, employee assistance, backup care, and employee recognition programs.
- Eligible employees may receive incentive compensation depending on position and applicable collective-bargaining coverage.
- The application window is expected to close approximately 40 days after posting, subject to change.
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.