Principal Satellite Ground Systems Java Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-08-22

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

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. 

In the Principal Satellite Ground Systems Java Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. The Principal Ground Systems Java Software Engineer will 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. 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. Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position in our Aurora, CO office.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and test Java-based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
• Work in a systems Model Based Systems Engineering Architecture (MBSE) role
• 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.

What You Will Learn

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

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with satellite ground systems.
• Agile software development experience using Java in both Windows and Linux.
• Cyber Security experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 9+ years of Satellite Ground Systems experience within the GPS OCX enterprise.
• Software architecture and algorithm development experience.
• Experience with software automated test tools such as Eggplant (or equivalent).
• Advanced Java Software development experience
• Experience working external interface development and integration efforts, algorithm design, display designs, and working both front end and back end software products.
• Experience using Cameo Enterprise for large scale programs.
• Experience using the Atlassian tool suite.
• Software development technical leadership experience.
• Superb interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of inter-software messaging busses and software frameworks.

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/adult backup care.
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

Learn more & Apply Now!

• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is d