Clearance Required: Secret (Interim acceptable)
We’re looking for a Software Integration Engineer who enjoys working on complex, high-impact systems and collaborating across engineering teams.
This role supports advanced defense and aerospace systems, focusing on mission-critical technologies used in real-world operational environments.
In this role, you’ll contribute across the full system lifecycle—from concept and design through integration, testing, and production support.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop system solutions
- Support system integration, testing, and validation activities
- Work with models, simulations, prototypes, and hardware/software systems
- Identify risks and support technical decision-making
- Help improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency
What We’re Looking For:
- How will the contractor’s success be measured? o Contractor works independently with minimal reach back support on daily tasking o Contractor knows when more complicated issues require SME intervention o Supporting team to accomplish test criteria and ensure safe execution during integration and test events o Support team and hardware during capability development/testing o Working well in a high stress dynamic team environment - Culture o The contractor will be part of a small waterfront team, where they will work collaboratively with RTX team members to achieve the daily and weekly tasking. In most cases, this person will be the primary person with the software skillset and will be filling this key role at the location. o Work at Newport News, VA (an industrial shipyard) can be up to 60 hours a week, usually Monday – Friday. This work schedule can be highly dynamic due to dependencies on ship construction. Additionally, work is cyclical based on ship construction timelines, which can range from 14 months to 24 months. There is shift work, and potential for week-end work.
Additional Details:
- Onsite role in LOC_USA_VA162 701 Town Center Drive Suite 602 Newport News Virginia United States
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Work on cutting-edge, mission-critical technology