Raytheon Vision Systems - Senior Software Engineer

RTX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS), a world leader in state-of-the-art focal plane and camera products. At RVS, you will join a team of engineers and scientists who are creating the industry’s most advanced visible, infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, and LADAR sensors and camera solutions. Our cutting-edge products are used in a wide range of air, ground, and space applications, in both the commercial and defense markets. This is an onsite role in Goleta, CA.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Software development in C/C++, C#, Java, or Python with a solid understanding of object‑oriented (OO) methodologies.
MATLAB programming applied to analysis, modeling, or tool development.
Experience with modern IDEs such as Microsoft Visual Studio, VS Code, or MathWorks tools.

Nice To Haves

Coding with hardware interfaces such as Serial I/O and Ethernet.
Use of software‑oriented diagnostic tools, including profilers and debuggers.
Use of hardware‑oriented diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and Wireshark.
Microsoft Office applications for documentation and reporting.
MATLAB and/or LabVIEW for analysis, modeling, or tool development.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Systems, Test, Firmware, Hardware, and Program organizations supporting military and commercial programs.
Design and develop software for hardware test frameworks.
Integrate software with firmware and test hardware.
Validate software against customer specifications.
Generate formal documentation, including Version Descriptions and Validation Documents.
Install and deploy automated test software and provide instructional support to users.
Troubleshoot and refine requirements for new state‑of‑the-art imaging hardware.
Track and report cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics.