Part Time Principal Java Software Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

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.

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors, and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions. 

This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO or Dulles, VA or State College, PA

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the IPT Leadership, Product Owner, and other Scrum Masters to de-conflict IPT Development priorities, resolve cross-IPT issues, lead the sprint and increment planning, and facilitate cross-team/cross-discipline coordination and communication.

• Help plan the development increments and software builds in support of the program plan.

• Design and develop software part time when not performing scrum master duties.

• Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.

What You Will Learn

• A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design.

• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.

• Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects..

• Satellite ground system technologies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience

• Experience with Agile metrics such as backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.

• Software development experience using Java, C/C++, or similar programming languages.

• Experience with software engineering processes and best practices.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.  The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is also required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner).

• Proficiency in object-oriented design.

• Experience guiding Agile teams on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to deliver high quality software.

• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.

• Experience with DevOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Development, and automated test.

• Experience with one or more areas of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics models.

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.
Relocation eligible. Relocation assistance is available for this role.

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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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