Senior Principal Software Engineer with Test Equipment

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a senior software engineer to lead development and integration of test software for DoD programs.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust software across C++, C#, Java, and Python, while aligning with program goals and security requirements. The role requires strong communication with management and hands-on debugging of hardware/software interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and 10 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 7 years of experience.
• 10+ years developing/integrating software using C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
• 10+ years engineering experience with IDEs and debugging tools for software integrity.
• Experience with Windows OS, Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps Server.
• Familiarity with lab instruments, electronics and software like NI VISA and NI tools.
• Two years’ experience managing DoD-compliant test equipment or leading a program.

Responsibilities

• Guide multidisciplined teams in development of test equipment.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a production environment.
• Contribute to cost and schedule management planning.
• Communicate project status to senior management.
• Troubleshoot software and test equipment.
• Develop requirements for software products.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Visual Basic

Software debugging

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft Azure DevOps Server

NI VISA/NI Test Instrumentation

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-07-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

What You Will Do:

• Guiding multidisciplined teams in the development of test equipment
• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a production environment
• Contributing to cost and schedule management planning
• Communicating with senior management on project status
• Troubleshooting software and test equipment
• Develop requirements for software products
• Written and interpersonal communication skills with Program Management

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of relevant prior experience OR an Advanced degree and 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional engineering experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Experience with Windows Operating System, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Microsoft Azure DevOps Server
• Familiarity with laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. NI VISA, NI Measurement and Automation Explorer, NI Switch Executive)
• Typically requires two (2) years’ experience managing Test Equipment on a DoD compliant information systems, leading efforts as a program manager, and/or project team lead
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued (Secret) security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Extensive knowledge of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
• Extensive knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422
• Professional experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design (Ex. IBM Rhapsody, Cameo System Modeler, and Cameo Enterprise Architecture)
• Professional experience of software development lifecycles, such as Agile
• Experience with Software Configuration Management principles

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.