2026 Raytheon Full Time- Software Engineer I (Onsite)

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Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry At RTX our internships co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems advance your skills and create a safer more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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 bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

The Software Sensors: Airborne Radar & Space Software Center is made up of multiple departments located across the country where Electronic Warfare is Electronic Warfare Software department develops real-time embedded software for multiple platforms including military aircraft and other complex airborne precision software and firmware integrate operating systems device drivers networking and control software to bring together radio frequency signals avionics and flight control processing features to complete the software engineers design develop and build innovative solutions for our our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology.

As part of the Software Engineering team you will be an integral part of helping Raytheon further our vision to be the global leader in core and next-generation will experience all aspects of a software development life cycle as a member of a fast-paced agile team on the leading edge of:

Real-time embedded systems

Digital signal processing

DevOps technologies and methods

We are looking for curious creative problem solvers to join our team of bright dedicated software craftspeople in designing and implementing highly innovative will learn advanced software engineering practices and apply new technologies to develop next generation capabilities and help keep our country safe.

This position is an onsite role located in Goleta CA.

What You Will Do:

• Assist and participate in the requirements design development and testing of real-time embedded software application software and tools.

• Develop new work products or enhancements of existing applications and systems.

• Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.

• Collaborate with our chief engineers and other disciplines within Engineering.

• Work on difficult problems with defined scope schedule and expectations.

• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

• Experience with C C or C# programming

• Knowledge of assembly and structured programming concepts.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 1 year or more of Calculus Physics and Computer Science studies that include assembly level programming plus coursework covering modern software languages.

• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms systems software design operating systems and architectures.

• Interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.

• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

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

• This position requires the ability to obtain 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: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 62900 USD - 119700 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 candidates 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 companys 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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