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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Integration Engineer (on-site) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** State College, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Network Interface Controllers, Integrated Development Environments, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Regression Testing, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cloudformation, Atlassian Tools, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-PA-STATE-COLLEGE-5A--302-Science-Park-Rd--BLDG-5A/Senior-Software-Integration-Engineer--on-site-_01866278 ## About the Role 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, · Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. · Experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux environment. · Experience using unit testing tools such as JUnit. · Experience integrating, testing, and troubleshooting systems, interfaces, and messages, including analyzing data and test results, reading logs, querying databases, and interpreting ICDs. · Proficient use of Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence. · Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer · At least 2 years of experience with core Java, Bash, and Python. · Experience working in an Agile and DevOps development environment designing and implementing software systems along with deploying and debugging distributed systems · Experience with AWS services, including S3, SQS, SNS, CloudFormation, and DynamoDB. · Experience with Ground Systems Integration in Space or Intelligence domains. Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. ## Description As a Senior Software Integration Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful integration and testing of advanced satellite ground systems. You will: · Enable the integration of a large system of systems by planning and synchronizing integration plans across multiple stakeholders. · Participate in enterprise-level working groups to facilitate early integration, demonstration, and regression testing of mission capabilities. · Design, develop, and test Java-based software applications for satellite ground systems in a Linux environment. · Implement automated tests to validate mission functionality and ensure system readiness. · Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customer stakeholders to align system integration priorities. · Analyze system dependencies, interpret Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and troubleshoot systems, interfaces, and messages. · Leverage tools such as JIRA and Confluence to track progress, generate metrics, and drive accountability. · Contribute to the development of architectural solutions for test automation and enterprise testing. Key Responsibilities · Participate in ground/space and space/ground mission integration activities, including solution demonstrations and enterprise test campaigns. · Brief integration status, risks, and gaps to customer leadership and stakeholders. · Provide input on system readiness to support demonstrations and test events, focusing on high-risk interfaces. · Collaborate with Thread Leads and Acquisition Offices to ensure alignment of system integration priorities. · Design and implement automated tests to support solution demonstrations and enterprise testing. · Analyze test results, read logs, query databases, and troubleshoot system behaviors. · Occasionally code, test, and integrate Java and/or Python software in an Agile Linux DevOps environment. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)