Senior Principal Satellite Ground Systems Software Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Senior

Aurora, CO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Principal Satellite Ground Systems Planning/Scheduling Software Engineer role at Raytheon involves planning and scheduling tasks while also designing, developing, and testing Java code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. This position is crucial for ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through advanced satellite systems. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software solutions and contribute to the completion of program milestones.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule tasks for Satellite Ground Systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers.
• Implement and test Java-based applications for satellite ground systems.
• Work in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) role.
• Define software requirements and specifications with cross-functional teams.
• Modify previously written code as necessary.
• Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
• Follow established software processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Software development experience using Java.
• Experience in software architecture and algorithm development.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in planning and scheduling of satellites using ground systems.
• Experience in external interface development and integration efforts.
• Experience in systems engineering related to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with secure coding standards.
• Experience with software automated test tools such as Eggplant or Cucumber.
• Agile software development experience.
• Experience using the Atlassian tool suite.
• Software development technical leadership experience.
• Superb interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of inter-software messaging busses and software frameworks.

Benefits

• Parental leave (including paternal leave).
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance.