Raytheon Technologies

Head-up Guidance System Software Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$68K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM field; minimum 2 years of relevant experience or advanced degree.
  • Experience in software requirements, design, implementation, and testing support.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to engage diverse teams.
  • Proven interpersonal skills, capable of leading project teams effectively.
  • Skill in identifying complex problems and developing innovative solutions.
  • Self-starter with the ability to build collaborative relationships.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and document both high-level and low-level software requirements and designs.
  • Design, code, debug, and troubleshoot software for the Collins Head-up Display.
  • Create and execute high-level and low-level tests with coverage analysis to validate software.
  • Collaborate with architects and senior developers to design scalable software solutions.
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines with DevOps to enable smooth deployments.
  • Troubleshoot build issues and support deployment efforts.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage options available.
  • Support for various family benefits including parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Plan providing mental health support and wellness incentives.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-05-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-OR-WILSONVILLE-596 ~ 27500 SW Parkway Ave ~ BLDG 596
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Have you ever tried to drive a car at night in the fog? Was it hard to navigate? Was it hard to stay on the road? Now imagine you are trying to land an airplane in the same conditions. That is what we every day in the Vision and Sensor Systems team. We are currently searching for a Software Engineer to join our Vision and Sensors System and Software engineering organization. Collins Head up Guidance System™ (HGS) provides pilots with crucial flight symbology on a Head up Display (HUD) to dramatically improve safety and capability for aircraft to land, takeoff, and navigate in degraded visual conditions.

What You Will Do:
  • You will develop and write software high-level and low-level requirements and design.
  • You will design, code, debug, and troubleshoot software solutions for the Collins Head-up Display.
  • You will develop high-level and low-level tests and provide structural coverage analysis to accurately test logic and functionality.
  • You will get to work with amazing architects and senior developers to create scalable, extensible, and sustainable solutions for current aircraft and clean sheet programs.
  • You will help develop and build CI/CD pipelines, working with DevOPS, for streamlined and effective deployments, troubleshoot build issues and support deployments.


What You Will Learn:
  • You will get exposure to research that will enhance your technical acumen, user groups and professional development.
  • You will gain industry experience, working through the complete software lifecycle. Working a program from planning, development, verification, and program certification, where your software goes out into the world.
  • You will take flight through tech tracks and fellow programs that enable you to be a strong individual contributor, an expert in your field or even take on a role in leadership.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
  • Experience in writing software requirements, software design and implementation, functional and integration testing, writing test cases and test procedures, and software delivery support.
  • Effective and easily-engaged communicator.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively lead project teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and develop solutions.
  • Energetic and proactive self-starter that builds sound, collaborative relationships.
  • C / C++ programming experience.
  • Proficiency with modern software development best practices and configuration management tools.
  • Strong background in development of low-level software and concurrent processing solutions.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Experience with DO-178B/C (DAL A preferred)
  • Experience with real-time operating systems
  • Experience with designing architectures


What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • And more!


Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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