Software Engineer – Test Equipment (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking a Software Engineer to join an agile/scrum team focused on building an automated product testing environment. Responsibilities include software development for hardware-in-the-loop systems, collaborating with electrical engineers, and leading large projects.

The ideal candidate has a degree in STEM fields and at least 5 years of experience in related software development. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience in developing and integrating software that interfaces with hardware-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a reusable operating environment for automated product testing.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on test stand requirements.
• Lead development efforts for large software projects from design to financial planning.

Skills

Python

C++

Bash

TCL

Education

Degree in STEM fields

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Software Engineer (Onsite) – United States – Rockford, IL (4747 Harrison Ave).

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join an agile/scrum development team focused on building and supporting a reusable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) simulation systems.

Salary Range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD.

What You Will Do

• Engineer will be part of an agile/scrum development team, creating & supporting a re‑usable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulations.
• Develop modular software applications which interface test equipment hardware (including prime mover controllers, loadbanks, power supplies, discrete/analog I/O and comms data networks) and integrate them into a cohesive system.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on wiring, hardware configuration and test stand requirements.
• Develop leading‑edge software tools, supercomputing clusters, and real‑time software applications for Automatic Test Equipment using Object Oriented Design, scripting languages (Python, TCL & others), and the C++ programming language.
• Provide on‑site and remote support (including debugging, operating system administration, and computer hardware build‑up / teardown) to our internal customers in development labs.
• Lead development efforts for large software projects from a technical perspective (design, implementation, and test), as well as from a financial planning perspective.
• Develop for Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Generate and maintain software documentation and change requests.
• Review and update department processes.

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 and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Prior experience developing and integrating software that directly interfaces with hardware‑based test or measurement systems, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) systems, or Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) environments in a lab or production setting.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Python, C++, Bash, and TCL scripting experience.
• LabVIEW experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Object‑oriented design and software design patterns.
• Configuration management experience.
• UX design experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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 (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.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

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.