Senior Software Engineer

Raytheon Technologies • El Segundo, CA

149d • $90,000 - $182,000

About The Position

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. In this role, you have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. Our small agile teams adapt to evolving customer and warfighter needs.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in spacecraft mission design simulation, modeling, and algorithm development using Java, C++, and Python.
• Experience with Linux development environments, Git/GitLab, and Agile workflows.
• Experience with orbital mechanics, vector calculus, and linear algebra.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in applying rigorous software engineering practices, including Agile development, continuous integration (CI/CD), version control, and unit testing.
• Experience with documenting designs, algorithms, and workflows to support technical reviews and long-term maintainability.
• Experience working with a large-scale legacy software system.
• Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications in Java, C++, Python, and MATLAB for spacecraft planning, scheduling, and dynamics simulation.
• Implement, test, and debug algorithms for attitude modeling, angular separation, multivariate optimization, and mission constraints.
• Develop and integrate spacecraft geometry and dynamics models, including 3D facet-based satellite models and aerodynamic simulations.
• Conduct data analysis, visualization, and technical research to validate models against first-principles physics.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to investigate problem reports, implement enhancements, and deliver mission-ready solutions.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree