Senior Software Engineer (Temp)

Date Posted:

2026-06-08



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

The C2 Software product team is seeking a temporary Senior Software Engineer and uses DevSecOps processes and best industry practices to provide mission critical applications and platform services to meet the threats of today and tomorrow. You will work onsite in San Diego, CA.

What You Will Do 

• Design, develop, and integrate distributed software for next‑generation C2 architectures, Build and evaluate prototype capabilities as part of IRAD efforts, transitioning research concepts into early fieldable implementations

• Develop microservice‑style or containerized components supporting scalable, networked command‑and‑control workflows

• Collaborate with team to define interfaces, data flows, and performance requirements.

• Conduct integration, test, and performance analysis in simulated / lab environments and document designs, APIs, test results, and engineering decisions

• Participate in agile planning, technical reviews, and cross‑team design discussions

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience including experience in Software Development and Deployment, including analysis, design, integration, automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment

• At least 5 years of experience with Java, containerized deployments (including Docker, Kubernetes), Gitlab

• Experience working in a team-focused development environment, such as Agile/SCRUM

• 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.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong background in distributed systems, real‑time or near‑real‑time processing, or autonomous system software

• Experience with Java, Python, GoLang, and/or container‑oriented development (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

• Understanding of networking, messaging frameworks, or middleware used in distributed command‑and‑control systems.

• Exposure to model‑based engineering, simulation environments, or digital‑engineering tools.

• Experience working on IRAD, early R&D prototypes, or technology maturation efforts and experience working on Combat Systems solutions

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

This is a temporary assignment of undetermined length.

The hourly rate for this role is $45.91 to $87.36. The compensation 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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

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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