Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$63k–$120k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-DULLES-710 ~ 22110 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 10 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to…
Skills: Java, Linux, JUnit, Object-Oriented Programming, Agile
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$76k–$144k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-DULLES-710 ~ 22110 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 10 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to…
Skills: Java, Linux, Agile, DevOps, Unit testing
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$104k–$155k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPO), VMWare, Security+ CE
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$104k–$155k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, VMWare, Network Administration
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: C, Python, Bash scripting, Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), Software-in-the-loop (SITL)
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Fault Management, System Autonomy, Requirements Synthesis, Verification and Validation
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Fault Management, System Autonomy, Requirements Synthesis, Verification and Validation
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
$138k–$258k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Python, C++, CUDA
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$99k–$206k/yr
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber…
Skills: Android Development, iOS Development, C/C++, Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Assessment
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$161k–$241k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Cyber Systems Administration, Problem Solving, Consultative Direction, Strategic Planning, Cyber Security Certification
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
$138k–$258k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Python, C++, CUDA
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$205k/yr
Job Summary: The Solution Sales Manager is a customer-centric, consultative sales role responsible for driving profitable growth through GSMA-compliant eSIM SaaS platforms and digital connectivity technology. The role co…
Skills: Consultative Sales, eSIM SaaS Platforms, GSMA Standards, SGP.22, SGP.32
Gilbert, Arizona, United States · On-site
$125k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Cyber Systems Engineering, RMF Process, DISA STIG Implementation, Vulnerability Scanning, ACAS
Gilbert, Arizona, United States · On-site
$125k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Cyber Systems Engineering, RMF Process, DISA STIG Implementation, Vulnerability Scanning, ACAS
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
BasisPath is seeking a talented Full Stack Software Engineer with a passion for developing secure, scalable, and mission-critical applications in support of complex government environments. The ideal candidate combines e…
Skills: SpringBoot, Django, Flask, Angular, React
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$122k–$253k/yr
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber…
Skills: Project Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Coordination, Budget Management
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$177k–$266k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, OpenStack
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$99k–$206k/yr
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber…
Skills: Cloud Administration, AWS, Linux/Unix Administration, Windows Server Administration, TCP/IP
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$99k–$206k/yr
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber…
Skills: Python, AWS, AI/LLM Integration, Machine Learning Pipelines, Amazon Bedrock
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: C/C++, Python, Embedded Software Development, Real-time Operating Systems, Linux
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The Java Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for satellite ground systems. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Java-based components and ensuring software performance and scalability.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance are mandatory.
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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 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.
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.
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. Within ASDS, Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations, secure processing, and data management.
In the Java Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Teams play a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible.
Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position in Dulles, VA.
The Java Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems. 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:
Design, implement, and test Java-based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in Java/C++ and satellite technology to drive innovation.
Processes to design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems
Advanced software technologies
Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques
Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense project
Satellite ground system technologies
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment (Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects)
Experience performing Unit Testing using tools such as JUnit
Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes in a modern Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience with Agile development
Experience developing software using JavaScript, and Python
Experience working with applications in the AWS Cloud
Experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications
Experience using the Atlassian tool suite
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
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.
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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Offices: Arlington, VA, US
Based on 62 listings with disclosed salaries, most software jobs in Dulles, VA pay between $99k–$236k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 70 open software positions in Dulles, VA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., Nightwing, GCI Incorporated, BasisPath, Inc., among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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