Senior Software Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • $82,000-164,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Date Posted: 2025-07-22Country: United States of AmericaLocation: NJ110: 8000 Midlantic Drive Mt Laurel 8000 Midlantic Drive Suite 201 N, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 08054 USAPosition Role Type: HybridU.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: None/Not RequiredRaytheon Company, Managed by Collins AerospaceJoin the Air Traffic Systems (ATS) Software Engineering team at Collins Aerospace, where your work will directly support safety-of-life air traffic systems used by controllers at over 400 U.S. locations. This role is part of our STARS program (Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System), which manages terminal airspace for both civil and military aviation.What YOU will do:
  • You will design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software for STARS Database Management System (DMS) and related tools.
  • You will update software design, testing, and documentation in alignment with FAA and STARS standards.
  • You will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to solve complex technical issues.
  • You will contribute to safety-critical systems that operate in real time and impact millions of air travelers.
  • You will follow structured programming practices using C in a Unix/Linux environment.
  • You will collaborate in Agile-style workflows with configuration and change control tools.
What YOU will learn:
  • How air traffic control systems operate and are modernized to improve national airspace safety.
  • How to apply rigorous testing and documentation practices in a government contracting environment.
  • How to contribute to the next generation of airspace automation used by the FAA.
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
  • Experience with full software development lifecycle in C
  • Experience in Unix/Linux environments
  • Familiarity with databases/SQL (preferably Oracle)
Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Experience with STARS or other Air Traffic Control systems
  • Familiarity with Java, Perl, Python, and scripting languages (bash/ksh)
  • Knowledge of configuration management tools like ClearCase
  • Exposure to Red Hat Linux, J2EE/.NET, JavaScript, HTML, XML
  • Experience with software validation and test conduct
  • Ability to quickly learn new tools, processes, or systems
What We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
  • Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of PTO 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!
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.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.The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this to read the Policy and Terms

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