Principal Software Test Engineer, Onsite

Raytheon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Raytheon is looking for a Principal Software Test Engineer to join the EW Software Team in Goleta, California. This role involves leading a test team, configuring test environments, and ensuring compliance with software specifications.

Ideal candidates should have a STEM degree, 8+ years of experience in testing, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. This onsite position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to national defense.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of testing experience in a relevant field.
• Experience setting up test scenarios with various hardware.
• Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software test team in various testing responsibilities.
• Design and implement test configurations.
• Create and execute test plans to demonstrate compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Test configuration

Communication skills

Lab testing

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Logic analyzers

High-speed oscilloscopes

DevSecOps

Jenkins

Jira

Job description

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H04 ~ 115 Robin Hill Rd ~ BLDG H04

Date Posted: 2026-05-28

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Overview

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.

Our EW Software Team in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, CA is looking to hire a Principal Software Test Engineer to work onsite. Raytheon Goleta, CA Location

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate with a Software Test team with these responsibilities:
• Derive testing requirements from System and Software development specifications.
• Design and implement test configurations for various stages of hardware and software development.
• Do physical installations and connections of equipment and software to establish and maintain test environment, and update as needed.
• Create test plans to demonstrate compliance with software specifications.
• Execute test plans and document results.
• Prepare and submit documentation in accordance with Contractor Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Produce planning and technical work products for internal customers to form original solutions to complex problems.
• As the Test Team Leader, you will also be responsible for managing budget and schedule for testing. You will be responsible for interacting with other disciplines, such as Hardware, Electrical and Systems, and other team leaders and senior technical staff to insure the completeness and success of software testing. Engage with fast pace and dynamic product development environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience setting up, configuring, and connecting test scenarios using target hardware, input and driver devices, and data collection systems
• Team leadership experience including managing people, budget and schedules.
• Lab experience in product testing using logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and system on chip debugging tools, or similar.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to drive results and coordinate with Software, Hardware, and Systems teams, and agile processes.
• Experience developing technical documents for internal and customer distribution.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages, software design, integration and test.
• Familiarity with embedded microprocessor design, system on a chip software design, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR, flash memories, block diagrams, signal analyses or signal generation, and real-time operating systems.
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Existing Secret security clearance.
• Electronic Warfare Electronic Attack/Electronic Support (EA/ES), Radar, or Secure Communications technology knowledge.
• Familiarity with Software Tools like Jenkins/Jira, DevSecOps, Interfaces and bus standards
• Experience with scripting and test automation.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety.
• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• This requisition is eligible for an Employee Referral Award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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