Senior Principal Java Software Engineer (Onsite)
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2025-02-19Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
VA541: 22110 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22110 Pacific Boulevard Building CC3, Sterling, VA, 20166-6913 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteAt 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.
In this role, you have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. Our small agile teams adapt to evolving customer and warfighter needs.
This role is onsite in Dulles, VA and requires approximately 10% travel to other Raytheon sites.
What You Will Do
Architect and develop software for cutting edge satellite ground systems.
Evolve the current software and system architecture to support customer defined requirements.
Provide software engineering expertise for bids on future development activities.
Guide the full software lifecycle including design, development, test, delivery, and maintenance.
Foster modern DevSecOps development practices and utilize Agile processes.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Experience developing object-oriented software using Java.
Experience with microservices in cloud environments.
Experience with mission planning or command & control software systems.
An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. An active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI security clearance is also acceptable. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
Ability to work independently handling complex tasks with minimal guidance.
Experience with software engineering methodologies, design patterns, architecture, testing, debugging, and optimization.
Experience with complex systems and large-scale architectures.
Software development lifecycle experience using the SAFe Agile methodology.
Experience developing software using C++ and Python.
Experience with Test Automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes.
Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Learn More & Apply Now!
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
Location Info and/or Links:
DMV: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-dmv-location
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