2026 Full-time - Software Engineer I - Onsite (CA)
Goleta, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
$62K/yr - $118K/yr
New Grad, Entry Level
Raytheon is a leading company in defense and aerospace solutions, dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. They are seeking a Software Engineer I to assist in the design, development, and testing of real-time embedded software and applications, while collaborating with engineers across various disciplines.
Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools.
Develop new work products or enhancements of existing applications and systems.
Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.
Collaborate with our chief engineers, and other disciplines within Engineering.
Work on difficult problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations.
Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
This position is an entry level position open to candidates with 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding Internships).
Experience with C, C++, or C#.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred
1 year or more of Calculus, Physics and Computer Science studies that include assembly level programming, plus coursework covering modern software languages.
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems and architectures.
Knowledge of assembly, C/C++ programming, structured programming concepts.
Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
3.0 cumulative GPA desired.
Benefits
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
Holidays
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.
