Vision Systems Senior Software Engineer
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 global leader in cutting-edge focal plane and camera technologies. At RVS, you will collaborate with a team of talented engineers and scientists to develop industry-leading solutions in visible, infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, and LADAR sensor and camera systems. Our innovative products are widely used in diverse air, ground, and space applications across both commercial and defense sectors. As a key member of the software engineering team, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, deployment, and support of RVS software. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions for military and commercial programs, leveraging a combination of industry-standard tools and proprietary development processes. 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 in software development skills with C/C++, C#, Java, and/or Python and knowledge of Object Oriented (OO) methodologies
- Experience with industry‑standard IDEs, including Visual Studio, VS Code, and MATLAB, for development, debugging, and version‑controlled workflows
Nice To Haves
- Coding with hardware interfaces, (Serial I/O, Ethernet)
- Software-oriented diagnostic tools (profiler, debugger)
- Experience with hardware oriented diagnostic tools (oscilloscope, WireShark)
- Matlab and/or Labview
Responsibilities
- Work on the design, development, integration, deployment, and support of RVS software
- Design, develop, and maintain software for RVS sensor and camera products
- Software design and development of hardware test frameworks
- Software integration with firmware and test hardware
- Software validation to customer specifications
- Generate formal documentation such as Version Descriptions and Validation Documents
- Installation, deployment, and instructional support for automated test software
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, coding, testing, and deployment.
- Ensure software compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and performance objectives.
- Troubleshooting and supporting requirements for advanced imaging hardware
- Responsible for tracking and managing cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and test engineers, to ensure seamless integration and functionality
Benefits
- 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
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
