Head-up Guidance System Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OR-WILSONVILLE-596 ~ 27500 SW Parkway Ave ~ BLDG 596

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Have you ever tried to drive a car at night in the fog?  Was it hard to navigate?  Was it hard to stay on the road?  Now imagine you are trying to land an airplane in the same conditions.  That is what we every day in the Vision and Sensor Systems team. We are currently searching for a Software Engineer to join our Vision and Sensors System and Software engineering organization.  Collins Head up Guidance System™ (HGS) provides pilots with crucial flight symbology on a Head up Display (HUD) to dramatically improve safety and capability for aircraft to land, takeoff, and navigate in degraded visual conditions.  

 What YOU Will Do:

• You will develop and write software high level requirements and design.

• You will design, code, debug, and troubleshoot software solutions for the Collins Head up Display.

• You will develop high level and low-level tests and provide structural coverage analysis to accurately test logic and functionality.

• You will get to work with amazing architects and senior developers to create scalable, extensible, and sustainable solutions for current aircraft and clean sheet programs.

• You will help develop and build CI/CD pipelines, working with DevOPS, for streamlined and effective deployments, troubleshoot build issues and support deployments.

What YOU Will Learn:

• You will get exposure to research that will enhance your technical acumen, user groups and professional development.

• You will gain industry experience, working through the complete software lifecycle.  Working a program from planning, through development, verification, and program certification, where your software goes out into the world.

• You will take flight to tech tracks and fellow programs that enable you individual contributor, an expert in your field OR even take a role in 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

• Experience in writing software requirements, software design and implementation, functional and integration testing, writing test cases and test procedures, and software delivery support.

• Effective and easily-engaged communicator.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively lead project teams.

• Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and develop solutions.

• Energetic and proactive self-starter that builds sound, collaborative relationships.

• C / C++ programming experience.

• Proficiency with modern software development best practices and configuration management tools.

• Strong background in development of low-level software and concurrent processing solutions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with DO-178B/C (DAL A preferred)

• Experience with real-time operating systems

• Experience with designing architectures 

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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 

• 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 

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