Date Posted:2026-07-01
Country:United States of America
Location:US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17
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 - Current
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
In the Senior Java Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. This is an onsite position in
Richardson, TX.
What You Will Do- Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for Satellite Ground Systems.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance solutions.
- Design, implement, and test Java-based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
- Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
- Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
- Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under supervisor guidance.
- Follow established software processes, documentation requirements, interface definitions, and other engineering artifacts.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in Java and satellite technology to drive innovation.
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in object-oriented design and development using Java in a Linux environment.
- Experience using unit testing tools such as JUnit.
- Experience in an Agile/DevOps environment.
- Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with an adjudication date less than three years from your start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer- Experience with Ansible, Jenkins, containers, and the Spring Framework.
- Security+ certification.
- Experience using the Atlassian tool suite.
- Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols.
- Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in defense or aerospace.
What We Offer- Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
- Relocation Eligibility - Relocation assistance is 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), 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/c10978.htm
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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 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.
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.
