Principal Software Engineer at RTX in Omaha, NE

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NE-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

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

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

What You Will Do

Join our team as a **Principal Software Engineer** supporting the development, modernization, and sustainment of the Severe Parameter Impacts Request Engine (SPIRE). SPIRE delivers weather-based asset impact intelligence to operational users and machine-to-machine systems across multiple classified enclaves. You will serve as the lead full-stack developer for SPIRE, driving architectural updates, modernization efforts, and technical leadership while contributing to its expansion into AI-enabled capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of SPIRE user interface components and backend Python services.

· Modernize SPIRE’s technical stack, ensuring compliance with evolving cyber and software standards.

· Perform architectural updates, troubleshoot software issues, and implement performance optimization strategies.

· Support classified enclave deployments (SIPR/JWICS), ensuring software meets security and operational requirements.

· Implement visualization capabilities, including raster-based weather impact images for mission planning.

· Collaborate across Air Force Weather teams to ensure SPIRE integrations meet system needs and interface standards.

· Research emerging technologies and drive adoption of modern frameworks and best practices.

· Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers, supporting code reviews and team guidance.

· Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination.

· Contribute to future SPIRE AI feature development and integration with Air Force Weather intelligence systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

· Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of experience

· Experience in full-stack development with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and associated modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or equivalent).

· Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL.

· Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, Jira, and Confluence.

· Prior work experience performing architectural updates, performance tuning, and troubleshooting within production systems.

· The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

· 10+ years of software development experience.

· Active DoD Secret security clearance.

· Experience supporting DoD or intelligence community systems.

· Familiarity with classified enclave development, deployment, or cyber compliance workflows.

· Experience with Air Force Weather data processing, geospatial visualization, or mission impact modeling.

· Prior experience with AI/ML integration or readiness activities for software systems.

· Background contributing to cross-system data services or machine-to-machine interfaces.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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