Sr Principal Mission Management Software Engineer

RTX
State College, PA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$132,400.0 - $251,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Confluence JIRA Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Eclipse (Software) Junit Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Software Development
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Software Engineering Software Systems Web Services Multithreading Cloud Platform System Spring-boot Apache Kafka Devsecops Docker Jenkins Microservices

Requirements

  • 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.

  • Software lifecycle practices for defense projects.

  • Satellite ground system technologies.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience

  • Experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java.

  • Experience with Java multi-threading.

  • Experience with microservices in cloud environments.

  • Experience developing planning & scheduling software or similar 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

  • Experience developing satellite planning and scheduling software.

  • Software development lifecycle experience using the SAFe Agile methodology.

  • Experience developing software using C++ and Python.

  • Experience with microservices in an AWS environment using Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Experience with Test Automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes.

  • Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot.

Benefits & conditions

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

About the company

At RTX, the world’s 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.

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors, and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions.

This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO, Dulles, VA or State College, PA

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., 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.

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