RTX

aerospace and defense

PrincipalSoftwareEngineer

$108–205k Aurora, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Software Engineer at RTX. Skills: advanced ground system software, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, Agile development, satellite command & control software, AWS web services, microservice software design, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery. Design, develop, test, and maintain advanced ground system software. mentor junior software developers”

What You'll Achieve.

create a safer, more secure world; deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression; create a safer, more connected world

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

solving the world’s most complex problems

Eligibility Requirements

Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date., U. S. citizenship is required, TS/SCI without Polygraph, Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree, 8 years of relevant software engineering experience, Experience using Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript, Experience with Agile development, Experience with satellite command & control software, Active and transferable U. S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance, U. S. citizenship

Nice to Have

Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), Experience with Raytheon’s DCCS baseline, Experience with tools such as TCL/TK, Experience with Totalview

What You'll Do.

and maintain advanced ground system software

mentor junior software developers

Lead technical direction and activities for the team

Ensure team compliance with organizational policies and procedures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

mentor junior software developers; Lead technical direction and activities for the team; Ensure team compliance with organizational policies and procedures

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-05-19 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ **Security Clearance Type:** TS/SCI without Polygraph **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solution

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