Senior Software Integration Engineer (on-site)

Date Posted:

2026-08-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PA-STATE COLLEGE-5A ~ 302 Science Park Rd ~ BLDG 5A

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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Raytheon (RTX), we are driven by a shared purpose to solve the world’s most complex problems and create a safer, more connected world. As a Senior Software Integration Engineer on the Enterprise Mission Integration & Test (EMIT) program, you will join a dynamic team working at the forefront of satellite ground systems technology. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge satellite communication systems while collaborating with top engineers in a fast-paced, Agile, and DevOps environment.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Software Integration Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful integration and testing of advanced satellite ground systems. You will:

·       Enable the integration of a large system of systems by planning and synchronizing integration plans across multiple stakeholders.

·       Participate in enterprise-level working groups to facilitate early integration, demonstration, and regression testing of mission capabilities.

·       Design, develop, and test Java-based software applications for satellite ground systems in a Linux environment.

·       Implement automated tests to validate mission functionality and ensure system readiness.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customer stakeholders to align system integration priorities.

·       Analyze system dependencies, interpret Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and troubleshoot systems, interfaces, and messages.

·       Leverage tools such as JIRA and Confluence to track progress, generate metrics, and drive accountability.

·       Contribute to the development of architectural solutions for test automation and enterprise testing.

Key Responsibilities
·       Participate in ground/space and space/ground mission integration activities, including solution demonstrations and enterprise test campaigns.

·       Brief integration status, risks, and gaps to customer leadership and stakeholders.

·       Provide input on system readiness to support demonstrations and test events, focusing on high-risk interfaces.

·       Collaborate with Thread Leads and Acquisition Offices to ensure alignment of system integration priorities.

·       Design and implement automated tests to support solution demonstrations and enterprise testing.

·       Analyze test results, read logs, query databases, and troubleshoot system behaviors.

·       Occasionally code, test, and integrate Java and/or Python software in an Agile Linux DevOps environment.

Qualifications You Must Have
·       Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

·       Experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux environment.

·       Experience using unit testing tools such as JUnit.

·       Experience integrating, testing, and troubleshooting systems, interfaces, and messages, including analyzing data and test results, reading logs, querying databases, and interpreting ICDs.

·       Proficient use of Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

·       Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer
·       At least 2 years of experience with core Java, Bash, and Python.

·       Experience working in an Agile and DevOps development environment designing and implementing software systems along with deploying and debugging distributed systems

·       Experience with AWS services, including S3, SQS, SNS, CloudFormation, and DynamoDB.

·       Experience with Ground Systems Integration in Space or Intelligence domains.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

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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