Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time PNT Systems (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Security clearance support

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in San Diego seeks a Senior Software Engineer to own software development for the GPNTS program. You will drive integration, mentor junior engineers, and shape engineering processes in an Agile, DevSecOps environment on shipboard systems.

You will lead design and debugging across Linux-based stacks, coordinate with hardware, cybersecurity, and test teams, and contribute to secure coding practices and mission-critical data fusion.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional software engineering experience or an advanced degree with equivalent experience.
• Experience with programming in C, C++, Python, or Java.
• Experience with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Experience with Agile development practices and DevSecOps.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (US citizen).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of core software components for the GPNTS navigation data system.
• Perform advanced debugging and root-cause analysis of complex software issues.
• Architect, implement, and optimize automated testing and CI/CD workflows.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and design artifacts.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Java

Linux

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

Collins Aerospace in San Diego seeks a Senior Software Engineer to own software development for the GPNTS program. You will drive integration, mentor junior engineers, and shape engineering processes in an Agile, DevSecOps environment on shipboard systems.

You will lead design and debugging across Linux-based stacks, coordinate with hardware, cybersecurity, and test teams, and contribute to secure coding practices and mission-critical data fusion.