Senior Ground Software Development Engineer, Onsite

Date Posted: 2026-05-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We are looking to hire a Senior Ground Software Development Engineer to be part of the sub-SBU that focuses on Surveillance & Reconnaissance deliverables. Raytheon El Segundo, CA Location What You Will Do: As a Senior Ground Software Development Engineer, you will be part of a small, highly-focused team working to develop and maintain real-time, embedded software for sensor systems. The team members are multi-disciplined and contribute across all phases of systems engineering, software development, integration and test, and metrics. The team works closely with operations personnel to meet unique and continuously evolving development needs. Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems. Collaborate with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment, utilizing frameworks like Scrum and Kanban. Implement modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) techniques. Apply Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices on defense projects. Work on a breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques, including multi-threaded architectures, AWS web services, containerization, Kubernetes, and microservice software design. Develop and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters using Helm charts, Podman container images, and YAML configuration files. Develop test suites using C++ Google Test and Python unit testing frameworks to ensure compliance with performance and interface requirements. Integrate fully automated system/unit tests in the Jenkins pipeline to streamline regression testing and ensure reliable releases. Work on satellite ground system technologies, including Mission Data Processing and other areas such as cloud architecture, infrastructure/platform as a service, and web-based systems. Collaborate with customers to support software installation with new releases, mitigate risks, and resolve discrepancy reports. Work onsite in El Segundo, CA. Qualifications You Must Have: A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant software engineering experience. Experience developing object-oriented software using C++ / C / Python in a Linux environment. Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or similar. Experience with Agile methodology, including frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience deploying multi-threaded software on Kubernetes clusters using Helm charts, Podman container images, and YAML configuration files. Expertise in debugging and resolving application issues on Kubernetes clusters using Kubectl commands. Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket. Proven ability to develop and integrate test suites using C++ Google Test and Python unit testing frameworks. Experience with fully automated system/unit tests in Jenkins pipelines to streamline regression testing and ensure reliable software releases. Experience with satellite ground system software, specifically in areas such as Mission Data Processing. Familiarity with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes. Experience serving as a Product Owner in an Agile environment, including writing and managing user stories in Jira, maintaining a product backlog, and prioritizing tasks for technical teams to align with program goals and timelines. Familiarity with tools and practices like sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-up meetings. Strong collaboration and communication skills to interface with customers and support software installation and updates. 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 available Learn More & Apply Now! 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 CAS), 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: 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. The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.