Software Engineer II – Onsite (El Segundo)
RTX
el segundo, CA · Posted September 22, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
More in California job market · All Software Engineer II jobs (268) · Aerospace & Defense · Engineering jobs
More roles at RTX
- Embedded Software Engineer I (Onsite)
- Research Engineer, Acoustics
- Principal Photonics Integrated Circuit Test Engineer · san diego, CA
- Flight Controls Systems Engineer I (Onsite) · cedar rapids, IA
- Senior Principal Project Chief Engineer - AISD Non-Safety Routers (ONSITE) · burnsville, MN
- Principal Photonics Integrated Circuit Design Engineer · san diego, CA
Similar jobs
- Site Reliability Engineer, Client Platform · Hadrian · Los Angeles, CA
- Lead Site Reliability Engineer, FedRAMP - ThousandEyes(Hybrid) · Cisco Systems · San Francisco, CA
- Senior Software Engineer - Cisco IOS-XE (Hybrid) · Cisco Systems · Milpitas, CA
- Software Engineer - C# / Python (Contract Role) · Brooks-tlc Hospital System · Fremont, CA
- Systems Integration and Test Engineer · Trinzic · El Segundo, CA
- Software Engineer - Real-Time Geospatial Mapping for Planetary Exploration · Trinzic · CA
Where el segundo, CA ranks
Where el segundo, CA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #7Best cities for manufacturing and industrial pay after cost of living$145k · of 35
- #8Best cities for energy and utilities pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #8Best all-round cities for new graduates in the West Coast58 / 100 · of 39
- #10Best cities for manufacturing and industrial jobs339 openings · of 100
- #12Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the West Coast491 openings · of 60
- #14Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast48 jobs · of 47
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 117 open software engineer ii listings that state pay, the middle half runs $111,500 to $152,000 and the median is $138,500.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among software developers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for software developers: 29% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
RTX has filed 6 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 25 workers, most recently October 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Country: United States of America
Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on 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:
Design, develop, and test software based on software trouble reports in an agile, collaborative environment, delivering builds
Demonstrate critical thinking skills, the ability to thrive in small, empowered teams, and an intense desire to directly enable our customer’s success
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments
Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications
Participate in agile execution and continuous improvement
Work collaboratively with multiple engineering disciplines to analyze, implement, and test system modification requests to the existing system baseline
Qualifications You Must Have:
DoD Clearance: Secret active on day one, ability to get TS and Special Access Programs (SAP)
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
This position requires 12 months or more of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships)
Experience with software development, test, and/or integration using C, C++, or Java, or similar high-level programming languages
Experience with Scripting languages
Clearly communicate plans, status, and issues to teammates and program leadership
Ensure the successful integration of software components into delivered products
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Learn more and Apply you would have this statement. - Clearance Information: This position requires 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
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience in Object Oriented and scripting languages
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements
Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to difficult technical problems
Experience working in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Development environment; experience with CI/CD pipelines
Experience with developing, testing, and integrating software using Java/C / C++ or modern software development language
Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
Software development lifecycle experience
Well-developed communications skills and team collaboration skills
Self-motivated
Proven ability and desire to facilitate career growth and knowledge transfer
Proven ability to provide technical solutions to complex issues
Experience working in Agile environments such as scrum, scrum at scale, and DevSecOps
Familiarity with MS Office or similar productivity applications
Learn More & Apply Now
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Onsite: 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.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms