Senior Software Engineer - Test Engineering - Huntsville

RTX (Raytheon); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Test Engineering) to develop, integrate, and sustain software for automated test equipment and system verification. You will work on hardware bring‑up, test workflows, and driver wrappers in a hands-on, multi-discipline team.

Required are C++/C#, Visual Studio, NI TestStand, and DoD-level security clearance. This role is 100% onsite in Huntsville with Agile team participation and strong emphasis on test reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C#, including hardware-related and system-level development.
• Experience developing automated test sequences using NI TestStand.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visual Studio for development and debugging.
• Demonstrated capability in root‑cause analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostic workflows.
• Hands-on experience integrating software with hardware components, test equipment, or embedded systems.
• Understanding of configuration management, code versioning, and software release practices.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• An active U.S. government issued security clearance is required to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Ability to design and maintain software wrappers for hardware drivers and test instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and sustain software solutions that support automated test equipment (ATE), system verification, hardware bring‑up, and test workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with test engineers to design test strategies, validate hardware performance, and refine test coverage.
• Support software configuration, version control, branching, and release processes for test applications.
• Participate in Agile planning, backlog refinement, sprint execution, and team ceremonies.
• Develop documentation for test procedures, test architecture, system integration workflows, and release notes.
• Partner with systems engineering, hardware engineering, and manufacturing test teams to ensure test reliability and repeatability.

Skills

C++

C# programming

Agile methodologies

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Eng/CS/EE

Tools

NI TestStand

Microsoft Visual Studio

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-20

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

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

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

This position is for a Senior Software Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy working in hands-on multidiscipline teams, the Test Solutions Team is interested in hearing from you.

This position is 100% on-site in Huntsville, AL

The Test Solutions (TS) Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing test solutions for all Raytheon products. Our engineers are responsible for all elements of the development of the lifecycle for test.

Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

The Senior Software Engineer (Test Engineering) will develop, integrate, and sustain software solutions that support automated test equipment (ATE), system verification, hardware bring‑up, and test workflow optimization. This role requires strong proficiency in C++ and C#, hands‑on experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and NI TestStand, and a solid understanding of configuration management and software release processes. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in software debugging, test‑system development, hardware‑software integration, and designing wrapper interfaces for hardware drivers. Experience within Agile engineering teams is essential.

What You Will Learn

• Develop and maintain test software, test sequences, and automation frameworks using C++ and C#.
• Create and integrate hardware driver wrappers and abstraction layers to support automated test environments.
• Implement test sequences, step types, and automation logic using NI TestStand.
• Debug complex issues across hardware interfaces, test equipment, software modules, and system-level interactions.
• Collaborate with test engineers to design test strategies, validate hardware performance, and refine test coverage.
• Support hardware bring‑up and troubleshooting during system integration and verification activities.
• Manage software configuration, version control, branching, and release processes for test applications.
• Participate in Agile planning, backlog refinement, sprint execution, and team ceremonies.
• Develop documentation for test procedures, test architecture, system integration workflows, and release notes.
• Partner with systems engineering, hardware engineering, and manufacturing test teams to ensure test reliability and repeatability.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C#, including hardware‑related and system‑level development.
• Experience developing automated test sequences using NI TestStand.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visual Studio for development and debugging.
• Demonstrated capability in root‑cause analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostic workflows.
• Hands‑on experience integrating software with hardware components, test equipment, or embedded systems.
• Understanding of configuration management, code versioning, and software release practices.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Ability to design and maintain software wrappers for hardware drivers and test instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• An active U.S. government issued security clearance is required to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience developing or supporting automated test equipment (ATE) or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
• Familiarity with real‑time or embedded systems used in test architectures.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated build servers, and test orchestration tools.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, LabVIEW scripting, etc.) for automation or data processing.
• Prior experience in industries requiring rigorous testing (aero