Software Engineer – Test Equipment (Onsite)

RTX; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation & PTO benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Software Engineer to join an agile team building a reusable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) simulations.

The role involves developing modular software that interfaces test equipment hardware and integrates into a cohesive system, collaborating with electrical engineers, and delivering real‑time software on Linux/Windows. On‑site and remote support are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced STEM degree with 5+ years in related fields
• Experience interfacing software with hardware‑based test or measurement systems (HIL/ATE) in lab or production settings
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and scripting languages such as TCL/Bash

Responsibilities

• Be part of an agile/scrum team creating an operating environment for automated product testing and HIL simulations
• Develop modular software that interfaces with test hardware and integrates into a cohesive system
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on wiring, hardware configuration, and test stand requirements
• Develop real‑time software tools for Automatic Test Equipment using OO design and scripting languages
• Provide on‑site and remote debugging, OS administration, and hardware build‑up/teardown for internal customers
• Lead development efforts for large software projects from design to testing
• Develop for Linux and Windows operating systems
• Generate and maintain software documentation and change requests
• Review and update department processes

Skills

Python

C++

Bash

TCL scripting

Education

B.S. or M.S. in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

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.

This role involves developing software that interfaces directly with complex test equipment and hardware systems, enabling automated testing, simulation, and validation of advanced engineering products.

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/Oand comms data networks) and integrate them into a cohesive system.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on wiring, hardwareconfigurationand 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
• Priorexperience 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

What We Offer

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefitspackage includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds 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 youcan buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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,childand elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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