Principal Software Engineer — DoD Secret Clearance

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace is seeking a software test engineer to design, develop, and integrate software for hardware test stations used in factory and lab environments. You will work hands-on with test hardware to create software that tests military communication hardware during manufacturing, ensuring testability and comprehensive coverage.

The role requires strong C# and Python skills, experience with automated tests, and a track record in validation and verification activities.

Qualifications

• Active and transferable DoD Secret clearance required before start.
• Degree in STEM and 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience programming in C# and Python.
• Experience with manual or automated test equipment.
• Experience in validation, verification, testing and requirements analysis.
• Experience leading and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and integrate software components of hardware test stations.
• Develop software for tests of military communication hardware during build/manufacturing.
• Analyze requirements to ensure testability and define test objectives.
• Write software for manual and automated test cases to detect defects and improve yields.
• Analyze test results for failures and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Mentor, lead, and review work for lower-level engineers.

Skills

C# programming

Python programming

Test automation

Leadership

Test engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Digital multimeters

Git

SVN

Linux

Atlassian tools

Job description

RTX Collins Aerospace is seeking a software test engineer to design, develop, and integrate software for hardware test stations used in factory and lab environments. You will work hands-on with test hardware to create software that tests military communication hardware during manufacturing, ensuring testability and comprehensive coverage.

The role requires strong C# and Python skills, experience with automated tests, and a track record in validation and verification activities.