Job Description
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and relevant software engineering experience
Experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java
Experience delivering application software
Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes
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
Experience modernizing legacy systems
Experience working with COTS/FOSS and performing COTS/FOSS upgrades
Experience with some area of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics models
Experience developing software using C++ and Python
Experience working with a large-scale legacy software system
Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot
Benefits
A breadth of software tools and technologies
Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available
#reempowerprogram - This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program
The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey
Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels
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
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for satellite ground systems
Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment
Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects
Satellite ground system technologies
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
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-01-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CO102: 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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.
In this role, you have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. Our small agile teams adapt to evolving customer and warfighter needs.
What You Will Do
• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for satellite ground systems.
• Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.
What You Will Learn
• A breadth of software tools and technologies.
• Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects.
• Satellite ground system technologies.
Qualifications You Must Have
• A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java.
• Experience delivering application software.
• Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes.
• 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 modernizing legacy systems.
• Experience working with COTS/FOSS and performing COTS/FOSS upgrades.
• Experience with some area of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics models.
• Experience developing software using C++ and Python.
• Experience working with a large-scale legacy software system.
• Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot
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.
• Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available
Learn More & Apply Now!
• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
• #reempowerprogram - This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
• 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10+78.htm
• This position is an onsite role - Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location Software Engineering - https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-software-engineering
• We Are RTX
The salary range for this role is 55,000 USD - 107,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
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A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and relevant software engineering experience
Experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java
Experience delivering application software
Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes
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
Experience modernizing legacy systems
Experience working with COTS/FOSS and performing COTS/FOSS upgrades
Experience with some area of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics models
Experience developing software using C++ and Python
Experience working with a large-scale legacy software system
Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot
Benefits
A breadth of software tools and technologies
Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available
#reempowerprogram - This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program
The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey
Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels
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
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for satellite ground systems
Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment
Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects
Satellite ground system technologies
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
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-01-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CO102: 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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.
In this role, you have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. Our small agile teams adapt to evolving customer and warfighter needs.
What You Will Do
• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for satellite ground systems.
• Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.
What You Will Learn
• A breadth of software tools and technologies.
• Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects.
• Satellite ground system technologies.
Qualifications You Must Have
• A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java.
• Experience delivering application software.
• Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes.
• 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 modernizing legacy systems.
• Experience working with COTS/FOSS and performing COTS/FOSS upgrades.
• Experience with some area of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics models.
• Experience developing software using C++ and Python.
• Experience working with a large-scale legacy software system.
• Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot
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.
• Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available
Learn More & Apply Now!
• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
• #reempowerprogram - This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
• 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10+78.htm
• This position is an onsite role - Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location Software Engineering - https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-software-engineering
• We Are RTX
The salary range for this role is 55,000 USD - 107,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Java Software Engineer I (Onsite) Jobs position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Aurora offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
