Date Posted:
2023-11-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PA602: 302 Science Park Road, Bldg 5C 302 Science Park Road Building 5C, State College, PA, 16803-2214 USA
Position Role Type:
OnsiteJob Description
**This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus**
**Sign-on bonuses are not permitted for internal applicants**
About Us:
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.
Job Summary:
Raytheon is seeking a highly skilled Software Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in DevOps tools to join our Satellite Ground Systems team. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the software infrastructure required for the operation and management of satellite ground systems, with a focus on automation, deployment, and monitoring.
Location: This is an onsite position in either State College, PA or Annapolis Junction, MD.
Clearance requirements: This position requires an active and transferable TS/SCI Full Scope Polly (FSP) U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date.
Responsibilities to Anticipate:
This role involves close collaboration with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions. Other responsibilities to anticipate may include:
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Working with multiple engineering disciplines in an agile DevOps environment.
- Develop and maintain documentation for the software infrastructure, including design documents, user manuals, and system administration guides.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to engineers needing infrastructure assistance.
- Define, develop, and prototype software scripts, virtualization environments, and cloud environments.
- Implement and manage continuous delivery systems and methodologies.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of the software infrastructure by identifying and implementing enhancements and optimizations.
- Design and implement software infrastructure for satellite ground systems including the development of tools, applications, and frameworks needed for system operation and data processing.
- Provide software infrastructure expertise for bids on future development activities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience with Information Technology Infrastructure and/or Software Engineering.
- Software development experience in Java with unit testing and integration testing experience
- Five (5) years of experience with the Linux platform.
- Development experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Familiarity with cloud computing and virtualization technologies.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Groovy.
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of software engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with VMWare and AWS.
- Knowledge of satellite ground systems, space operations, or related domains is highly desirable.
- Experience with networking, distributed systems, and cloud computing technologies.
- Experience with Puppet.
- Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.
- Experience with DevOps tools such as Terraform, Packer, Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, etc.
- Degree in Computer Engineering or Information Technology preferred.
- Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
What We Offer:
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.
Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.
State College, PA, known primarily for being home to Penn State University, offers a range of attractions and benefits for those considering living and working there. Here are the top 10 reasons:
- Penn State University: As one of the country's leading public research universities, Penn State offers a plethora of educational, employment, and cultural opportunities.
- Small-Town Feel with Big City Amenities: Despite its modest size, State College boasts a wide variety of restaurants, theaters, and shops, ensuring residents get the best of both worlds.
- Outdoor Activities: With proximity to several parks and forests like Rothrock State Forest, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring nature.
- Strong Sense of Community: The local community is tight knit, often coming together for events, parades, and the hugely popular Arts Fest.
- Low Crime Rate: State College frequently ranks as one of Pennsylvania's safest towns, making it a great place to raise a family.
- Cultural Events: Thanks to the university, there's a constant influx of speakers, concerts, theater productions, and sports events.
- Educational Opportunities: Aside from Penn State, the area boasts excellent public and private schools, making it ideal for families.
- Economic Stability: The presence of Raytheon and Penn State provides economic stability, offering jobs in education, research, and related industries.
- Central Location: Situated in the heart of Pennsylvania, State College is relatively close to major cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C., making weekend getaways convenient.
- Diverse Population: The university attracts students, faculty, and staff from around the world, leading to a more diverse and inclusive community than might be expected in a small town.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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