Full Stack Principal Application Developer

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in AZ, USA
Remote
108K-205K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack technical solutions for complex business needs. Collaborate with customers, solution architects, and peers; present solutions to nontechnical stakeholders; support teammates with implementation and troubleshooting; and contribute to multiple applications within a SAFe-based software engineering environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Full Stack Principal Application Developer

Application Developers design and maintain technical solutions that address a variety of complex business needs. They are expected to apply their knowledge of development principles, concepts, and best practices to deliver effective, high‑quality solutions. Applications are built collaboratively, and most teams support multiple applications at the same time. The Software Engineering Center of Excellence delivers work using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Strong communication and presentation skills are essential, as developers must regularly share ideas with teammates and business stakeholders, often in ways that are easily understood by non‑technical audiences. Developers are also expected to develop a foundational understanding of the business processes that their technical solutions enable.

What You Will Do

  • Work with customers, solution architects, and peers to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain technical solutions
  • Present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
  • Assist team members in implementation of technical solutions and troubleshooting of technical issues

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience.
  • Front-end development experience with modern frameworks: Typescript (Angular, React, or similar), CSS (Bootstrap, FontAwesome, or similar), JavaScript (AngularJS, jQuery, or similar)
  • Back-end development experience with technologies and frameworks such as: Java, Python, .Net, MVC Frameworks (Spring Boot, .NET Core, Flask or similar), ORM's (JPA, EFCore or similar), Testing Frameworks (JUnit, Pytest, XUnit or similar)

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate oral/written communication skills
  • Proficiency in analysis and problem-solving
  • Experience w/ relational database management systems such as Oracle, MariaDB (MySQL), and/or SQL Server
  • Agile software development and CI/CD experience
  • Working knowledge of Object Oriented design patterns, cloud-native architecture and database automation (e.g. Liquibase, EF Core Management or similar)

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More and Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

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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Skills Required

  • U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
  • University degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 5 years of experience.
  • Front-end development experience with TypeScript and modern frameworks such as Angular or React.
  • Experience with CSS and related technologies such as Bootstrap or FontAwesome.
  • JavaScript development experience with AngularJS, jQuery, or similar technologies.
  • Back-end development experience with Java, Python, or .NET.
  • Experience with MVC frameworks such as Spring Boot, .NET Core, or Flask.
  • Experience with object-relational mapping technologies such as JPA or EF Core.
  • Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, pytest, or xUnit.
  • Collaborative work style and strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analysis and problem-solving proficiency.
  • Experience with relational database management systems such as Oracle, MariaDB/MySQL, or SQL Server.
  • Agile software development and CI/CD experience.
  • Knowledge of object-oriented design patterns, cloud-native architecture, and database automation tools such as Liquibase or EF Core Management.

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) programs are described with employer matching and, in many cases, an additional company retirement contribution, with a student‑loan repayment feature that can substitute for the match in eligible situations. Plan materials also reference automatic enrollment and other structural supports that strengthen long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside wellness tools and incentives. HSA‑eligible options with company contributions are also referenced on careers and benefits pages.
  • Parental & Family Support Program descriptions point to paid parental leave, backup childcare resources, and family supports such as birth/adoption benefits and an Autism Benefit (availability varies by unit and location). Dependent and elder‑care resources are also noted.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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