Raytheon Technologies

Principal Engineer, Software Engineering (Remote)

Raytheon Technologies • $107K — $204K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Iowa, US
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in software development, testing, or integration using Java, C++, or C#
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies like scrum, SAFe, or DevSecOps
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance required
  • Degree in STEM or an advanced degree with relevant experience
  • Experience with Python, multithreading, and networking protocols is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and testing of innovative software solutions
  • Utilize critical thinking to enhance customer success in a collaborative team environment
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, delegating tasks effectively
  • Resolve complex software issues using debugging tools and optimize code performance
  • Provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement in agile settings
  • Contribute to project requirements, implementation, and testing
  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines to implement system modifications

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for new hires
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages including pet and home insurance
  • Parental leave and family planning benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions
  • Wellness rewards program and virtual doctor visits
  • Child and elder care services and relocation eligibility
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-10-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-REMOTE
Position Role Type:
Remote
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:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

What You Will Do
  • Lead the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge software in an agile, collaborative environment
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills, the ability to thrive in small, empowered teams, and an intense desire to directly enable our customer's success
  • Act as a technical mentor and coach, delegating tasks and providing guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
  • Drive the resolution of complex software trouble reports, leveraging debugging tools to quickly identify and fix software defects while optimizing code for performance.
  • Provide technical leadership in an agile execution environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
  • Drive project success by directly contributing to requirements, implementation, and test development
  • Work collaboratively with multiple engineering disciplines to analyze, implement, and test system modification requests to the existing system baseline

Qualifications You Must Have
  • Experience with software development, test, and/or integration using Java, C++, or C#
  • Experience in agile software development methodologies, such as scrum, SAFe, or DevSecOps
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience with Python is a plusExperience with Windows and Linux development environments
  • Experience with multithreading
  • Experience with networking and communications protocols
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket
  • Experience with containerized applications such as Docker

What We Offer:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • And more!
  • Eligible for relocation


* Please consider the following role type definitions 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible #MISENG

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Transform Your Career

Step into a role that harnesses your skills and propels your career to new heights. Raytheon Technologies is not just about thinking big but making those big ideas happen. We provide robust career development opportunities that include comprehensive training and development programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning through our internal platforms.

Innovate and Lead

Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

Networking and Professional Development

At Raytheon Technologies, networking and professional development are part of our DNA. We encourage our employees to engage in internal and external networking events, leadership training, and diversity initiatives that enhance their career journey.

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14,771 employees
Market Cap
$32,494
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Founded
1922
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