RTX
aerospace and defense
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Software Engineer at RTX. Skills: software engineering, Java, C++, Agile development, satellite ground systems. Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems”
What You'll Achieve.
create a safer, more secure world; deliver information superiority from space; multi-mission automation and orchestration; multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations; secure processing; data management
Industry & Context.
solving the world’s most complex problems; solve tough, meaningful problems
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, Onsite, 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
degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant software engineering experience, Experience using Java and C++, Experience with Agile development, Active and transferable U. S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required
Nice to Have
Experience with object-oriented analysis and design, Experience working within LINUX/UNIX operating systems, Experience with one or more areas of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics models
What You'll Do.
Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment
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. 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, hyper sonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions. Within ASDS, Space Intelligence, Surveill
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