Job Details

Senior Software Engineer – Applied Signal Technology (AST)

Date Posted: 2026-03-19

Location: Anaheim Hills, CA. This is an onsite position with flexibility at hiring manager discretion. Up to 25% travel may be required.

AST is seeking a Senior Software Engineer committed to excellence and passionate about strengthening national security through advanced SIGINT solutions.

What You Will Do

• Solve complex technical problems with innovative and ingenious solutions.
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts while contributing to new developments and ensuring proper setup, configuration, and functionality of deployed systems.
• Work under consultative direction toward long‑range goals and objectives.
• Initiate assignments independently and represent the organization as a project spokesperson.
• Advise management and customers on product and system solutions to meet their needs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on C++ development in a Linux environment.
• Experience with Bash and Perl scripting.
• Experience with Angular web GUI development and JavaScript.
• Experience with XML.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government‑issued Top Secret‑SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph after start.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Experience with system‑level integration and testing of advanced custom processing systems.
• Experience developing, coding, testing, and debugging complex algorithms.
• Experience with UI development, Qt, and Rust.
• Experience interpreting standards and working with bit‑level data.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as git.
• Existing TS/SCI clearance with polygraph active within the last 24 months.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Optional additional insurance and benefits.
• Parental leave and fertility support.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual health services.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. 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.

Raytheon Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or age.