Principal Command & Control Software Engineer (Onsite) (Aurora)

Date Posted: 2026-06-29

Location: Aurora, CO (US-CO-AURORA-S75, 16800 E Centretech Pkwy, BLDG S75)

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 without Polygraph

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Must Have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience developing object-oriented software using C++ and Java
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain TS/SCI without Polygraph prior to start
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

• Experience with DevSecOps methods and tools
• Experience with stateless/serverless software and architecture
• Experience with microservice software and architecture
• Experience with containerized applications and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Experience with Grafana
• Experience with satellite command and control software

Benefits

• Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD
• Relocation eligible with relocation assistance available for this role
• 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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs dependent on level and collective bargaining agreement

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 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.