Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted 2026-07-31 Country United States of America Location US-MD-SILVER SPRING-602 ~ 8401 Colesville Rd ~ COLESVILLE, Ste 800 Position Role Type Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type None/Not Required Security Clearance Status Not Required At RTX, the world 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking a Software Engineer for a program consisting of a nationwide network of approximately 160 advanced data-collection and processing sites connected through a state-of-the-art communications architecture, enabling highly accurate and timely forecasts. Location Silver Spring, Maryland What You Will Do The ideal candidate will have strong experience in object-oriented development, containerized environments, and modern agile processes. Duties consist of root cause analysis and problem resolution with a strong focus on operations and maintenance while maintaining an open line of direct communication with the customer. Oversee technical design, development, and implementation of large-scale software products using DevSecOps pipelines. Collaborate within an integrated company/customer agile team, engaging with enterprise subject‑matter experts. Deliver rapid, iterative, high-quality code while maintaining robust engineering practices. Provide product demonstrations to teammates, leadership, and customer stakeholders. Contribute to architecture definition and support enhancements to design and development standards. Consult with management and customers regarding solution feasibility and technical recommendations. Integrate emerging technologies and product supportability considerations into design decisions. Support technical reviews and ongoing product demonstrations.Provide third tier, on and off-call, support for configuration and/or software issues Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience. Experience with presentations. Experience with decision‑making and adaptability in dynamic environments. Experience with Java and Python programming. Experience in developing software for meteorological, weather, or environmental applications. Experience working with meteorological data formats and standards. Experience with Eclipse integrated development environment. Experience working in Agile Scrum environments. Experience with Linux command line and bash scripting. Qualifications We Prefer Advanced education. Experience with (C, Fortran, or others). Experience with FOSS technologies including, but not limited to, Camel, Spring Framework, and Hibernate. Experience with uframe technology used to support the National Weather Service’s software infrastructure. Experience with weather system architecture, data ingestion, data processing, visualization, and plugin development. RedHat Linux experience. Experience with Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, and PostgreSQL database management. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. 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 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms #J-18808-Ljbffr