RTX
RTX
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company developing technologies for connected, sustainable flight and advanced defense systems. Its businesses include Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, spanning aviation, propulsion, aerospace systems, and missile-defense solutions. The company works on initiatives such as upgrading the F135 Engine Core and emphasizes engineering innovation, corporate responsibility, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion across its workforce.

Senior Software Engineer, Python and Full-Stack

Lead Python and web development for RTX’s classified SPIRE weather-impact intelligence platform. Modernize its architecture and help advance AI-enabled capabilities for Air Force Weather.

Description

  • Lead development and deployment of SPIRE’s user interface and Python backend services.
  • Update SPIRE’s technical stack to meet changing cybersecurity and software standards.
  • Improve system architecture, diagnose software issues, and optimize performance.
  • Support deployments in classified SIPR and JWICS environments.
  • Build visualizations, including raster weather-impact imagery for mission planning.
  • Coordinate with Air Force Weather teams on SPIRE integrations, system requirements, and interface standards.
  • Assess emerging technologies and promote modern frameworks and sound engineering practices.
  • Guide junior developers through technical leadership, code reviews, and team support.
  • Take part in Agile Scrum activities, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and coordination across teams.
  • Help develop future SPIRE AI features and connect them with Air Force Weather intelligence systems.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field, plus at least five years of experience.
  • Full-stack development experience with Python, JavaScript or TypeScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or equivalents.
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL systems.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Experience updating architecture, tuning performance, and troubleshooting production systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • An active security clearance is required after the first day.
  • Preferred: At least 10 years of software development experience.
  • Preferred: Active DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting Department of Defense or intelligence community systems.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with classified development or deployment environments and cybersecurity compliance workflows.
  • Preferred: Experience with Air Force Weather data processing, geospatial visualization, or mission impact modeling.
  • Preferred: Experience integrating AI or machine learning, or preparing software systems for such integration.
  • Preferred: Experience contributing to cross-system data services or machine-to-machine interfaces.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to position eligibility and collective bargaining coverage

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