Senior Java Software Engineer (on-site)

Date Posted:

2026-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PA-STATE COLLEGE-5A ~ 302 Science Park Rd ~ BLDG 5A

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 - Current

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.

In the Senior Java Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. This is an onsite position in State College, PA.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems. This role involves close collaboration with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions. Other responsibilities to anticipate may include:

• Design, implement, and test Java-based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.

• Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.

• Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.

• Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.

• Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Java and satellite technology to drive innovation.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date with the adjudication date less than three years ago from your starting date for this position. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux environment and using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit)

• Experience in an Agile/DevOps environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Ansible, Jenkins, containers, and the Spring Framework

• Security+ certification

• Experience using the Atlassian tool suite.

• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/