Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO106: 16470 East Hughes Drive,Aurora 16470 East Hughes Drive Building S77, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI without Polygraph

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.

You will be a part of fast paced, highly collaborative, team of talented software engineers developing a common ground solution to fly a heterogeneous constellation of satellites, including SmallSats. You will also get to work with advanced software technologies and architectures.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for a cutting-edge satellite ground system.

• Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders.

What You Will Learn

• A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design.

• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.

• Satellite ground system technologies including command & telemetry, flight dynamics, planning and scheduling, and spacecraft operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

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

• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software

• Experience with object-oriented software development using Java.

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with Jira and Confluence.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with SAFe Agile.

• Domain knowledge in Satellite Ground Control, Command and Telemetry, Antenna Control, Mission Planning, or Ground Equipment Control.

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.

• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 

This software engineering position is onsite at our Aurora, CO location.

  Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location 

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Schol