Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Location: US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77 Date Posted: 2026-08-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77 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\'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. 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 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. Within ASDS, Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations, secure processing, and data management. This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO. What You Will Do Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment 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 Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects Satellite ground system technologies including command & telemetry, flight dynamics, planning and scheduling, and spacecraft operations Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant experience. Experience developing object-oriented software using Java Experience developing software in a Linux environment Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI 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 Experience developing software using C++, Rust, and Python Experience using Agile methodology Experience with some area of satellite ground system software such as mission management, vehicle planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics Experience with software integration, cloud architecture, infrastructure/platform as a service, microservices, and web-based systems Experience with AMMP, Cucumber, GIT, Khaos, Oracle, Postgres, SonarQube, Weblogic, WIGS/Angular Experience with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes What We Offer 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. Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available. Learn More Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: 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. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), 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: Aurora, CO: Raytheon Aurora, CO Location We Are RTX Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms #J-18808-Ljbffr