Senior Software Engineer, Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly-hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

RTX in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (P3) to lead design, development, and testing of software solutions for production test systems used in aerospace sensor products. The role emphasizes solving complex problems, mentoring teams, and delivering on production objectives.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree with 5+ years in software roles (or an advanced degree with 3+ years), and knowledge of VB and LabVIEW is preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Prior experience in a software-related position.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing environments and AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Lead researching, designing, developing, and testing software solutions, and networks; troubleshoot software & electrical devices on the production line.
• Provide strategic guidance for engineering concepts and requirements to best utilize equipment and coding techniques across test engineering.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and technicians and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Design and review major components or major portions of functional test software and present findings to the team.
• Develop processes, procedures, and best practices for test software design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• Present project or technical information to peers, management, and customers during design reviews.

Skills

Software development

RF electronics

Digital electronics

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Visual Basic (VB)

LabVIEW

ALM JIRA

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-MEMS ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ MEMS BLDG

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 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our Sensors Test Engineering team in Burnsville Minnesota is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (P3) who possesses a BSSE or BSCpE degree to join our team of experienced engineers and technicians supporting production. As a member of our team, you will lead in defining, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and integrating innovative test software onto test solutions supporting commercial and military and defense sensor products. A successful candidate will be an expert individual contributor, curious to solve problems, and driven to complete deliverables for our customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You will lead researching, designing, developing, and testing software solutions, and networks as well as resolving day-to-day technical problems by troubleshooting software & electrical devices problems on the production line.
• You will support in providing strategic guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and requirements to best utilize equipment and coding techniques across test engineering.
• You will work in a collaborative team environment and be able to communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and technicians.
• You will design and review major components or major portions of functional test software and present findings to the team.
• You will develop processes, procedures, and best practices for test software design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• You will present project and or technical information to peers, internal management, and customers as part of design reviews.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• You will gain knowledge to adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. Design software to communicate and control electrical equipment, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• You will learn to lead the life cycle development of test software and test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• You will learn identification and proposals for modernization of test solutions conducting independent research and analyses.
• You will learn to work as a team to solve the most difficult problems in manufacturing design.
• You will learn how to develop engineering strategies and technical roadmaps for senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Prior experience in a software related position.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Strong understanding of programming with Visual Basic (VB), secondarily with LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with RF and digital electronics.
• Hands-on mentality with a curiosity to understand how components interact in a system.
• Strong understanding of software controlled test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, thermal chambers, etc.
• Familiarity with an aerospace manufacturing environment and AS9100.
• Familiarity with standard avionics busses including 1553, ARINC, CAN, RS485, RS232, and 1394.
• Familiarity with ALM JIRA project management (Agile).
• Able to function at a high level with multiple tasks and projects, and to effectively change direction based upon businessneeds.

What We Offer

• 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
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