Job Description

Salary: $82,000 - 164,000 per year Requirements:

• We require candidates to possess an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before their start date. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to receive a security clearance, and a current TS/SCI clearance is specifically needed for this role.

Responsibilities:

• In the Senior Java/C++ Software Engineering position, I will be designing, developing, and testing Java, C++, and Python applications within a Linux, Agile, and DevOps environment. My role will involve working closely within our Satellite Ground Systems Team to ensure that our advanced software applications support reliable communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities. My daily tasks will include:
• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions for Satellite Ground Systems.
• Collaborating with systems engineers, hardware designers, and fellow software engineers to create innovative software components.
• Implementing and testing C++ and Java-based applications, along with necessary modifications to existing code.
• Working with legacy systems to transition workloads to my new pipelines effectively.
• Defining software requirements and specifications in cooperation with cross-functional teams.
• Engaging in software design and code reviews, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability in all my work.
• Following established software processes for the development, documentation, and management of software engineering products and artifacts.

Technologies:

• DevOps
• Hardware
• Support
• Java
• Linux
• Python
• Security
• Atlassian
• C++
• CI/CD
• Docker
• Flow
• Git
• JUnit
• Kubernetes
• Maven

More:

At Raytheon, we are guided by our core values and a strong mission to assist our nation and allies in defending freedoms and deterring aggression. With over 100 years of experience and expertise in engineering, we tackle significant challenges to create a more secure world. We offer a comprehensive rewards package that includes competitive pay, healthcare, wellness programs, retirement plans, and opportunities for career growth and recognition. Benefits such as parental leave, flexible work schedules, educational assistance, and backup care for children and adults are also part of what we provide.

This position is onsite in our State College, PA office, as the nature of the work requires an in-person presence. The salary range for this role is between $82,000 and $164,000, and varies according to experience, education, and other relevant factors. Candidates may be required to attend in-person interviews as part of our secure hiring process. RTX is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

last updated 3 week of 2026

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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