2026 Full-time - Software Engineer I - Onsite (CO)

Date Posted : 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

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance :

TS / SCI without Polygraph

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.

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions.  Within ASDS, Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations, secure processing, and data management.

In this role you will be joining a team of software engineers who are developing next-generation ground system software. Our complex domain requires innovative solutions to meet evolving customer and warfighter needs.

This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO

What You Will Do

Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting edge satellite ground systems.

Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.

What You Will Learn

A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design.

Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery techniques.

Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects.

Satellite ground system technologies including command & telemetry, flight dynamics, planning and scheduling, and spacecraft operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering (STEM) obtained by December 2025.

This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding Internships).

Experience developing object-oriented software using Java or C++.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS / SCI security clearance is required.  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with Agile development methods.

Experience with Python programming.

Knowledge of multi-threaded programming

Experience with microservices in cloud environments.

Experience working within LINUX / UNIX operating systems.

Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is desired. (Please include your GPA on your resume.). Please upload your transcript.

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.

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Relocation eligible. Relocation assistance is available 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.

Location Information :

Aurora, CO : https : / / careers.rtx.com / global / en / raytheon-aurora-co-location

Additional Details :

Please upload a copy of your most recent resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

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 / c10978.htm

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 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 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.

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