2026 Full-time - Software Engineer I - Onsite (AL)

Date Posted:

2026-01-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Job Description

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.

What You Will Do *

As a Software Engineer, you will support one or more phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - requirements, design, development, test, validation, and maintenance.

You will support research and development activities and/or programs of record.

You will work with a talented team of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.

What You Will Learn

Agile methodology and a tool set that supports this.

Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.

Test-Driven Multi-Disciplined Capability (TDMC) Product Development methodology.

A variety of domains such as battle management, command & control, communications, radar, missile, and/or modeling & simulation

Work across engineering disciplines to develop solutions to complex problems in support of defense systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related (STEM) discipline.

This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (including internships).

Experience developing object-oriented software using C++.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is also required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with developing, testing, and integrating software using C++ / Java or other modern software development language.

Experience with OOA/D and UML or similar design language/notation. 

Familiarity with Agile or working knowledge of lifecycle processes including Scrum, and Continuous Integration.

Possess skills to handle fast pace and dynamic product development environment including engagement with systems and electrical engineers.

Experience working closely and directly within a team environment.

Demonstrated leadership and self-directed attributes.

Experience with tools such as Atlassian Suite (e.g., Bitbucket, Confluence, Crucible, Fisheye, Jira), Jenkins, Eclipse, etc

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.  At RTX we value: Safety, 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.

Additional Details:

Please upload a copy of your most recent resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

Clearance Information: This position requires 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 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, 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.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extend