Software Test Engineer I

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a software engineer to join the Test Solutions Engineering team within the Hardware Discipline Center. You will design and build software that interfaces with engineering hardware to support the product lifecycle from lab demos to production testing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, state-of-the-art tooling, and rigorous verification. Candidates should have a STEM degree and hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and Windows IDEs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline required by start date.
• Experience developing, testing, or integrating software in one or more languages such as C, C++, C#, Python or VB/VBA/.NET.
• Experience building Windows-based software with Visual Studio IDE.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and integrate object‑oriented software and test software for Windows platforms.
• Derive system-level software requirements, specifications, and architecture.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize software for rigorous test accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to integrate tools with hardware.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and defect resolution.
• Work within Agile and Waterfall lifecycles.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Python

VB/VBA/.NET

Windows development

Visual Studio

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

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

What You Will Do

Join the Test Solutions Engineering team within the Hardware Discipline Center at Raytheon, where we architect and build sophisticated software applications and automated test environments for mission‑critical defense systems. In this role, you will develop cutting‑edge software solutions that interface directly with state‑of‑the‑art engineering hardware, supporting products across the entire lifecycle—from early lab demonstrations and design verification to high‑rate production testing and long‑term sustainment. Working alongside a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary engineering team, you will design robust tools that ensure our nation’s defense technologies perform flawlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, code, and integrate object‑oriented software applications and test software targeting Windows operating platforms.
• Develop and derive system‑level software requirements, operational specifications, and architectural designs.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize software applications to ensure rigorous test accuracy, repeatability, and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to integrate software test tools with specialized hardware instrumentation.
• Participate actively in formal design reviews, code peer reviews, and technical defect resolution.
• Work within structured engineering frameworks applying both Agile and Waterfall development lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline. Degree must be obtained by start date.
• Experience developing, testing, or integrating software applications using one or more programming languages, such as C, C++, C#, Python, or Visual Basic (VB/VBA/.NET).
• Experience developing, building, and debugging software applications targeting Windows operating systems using the Microsoft Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE). Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated foundation in software development principles and Object‑Oriented Design (OOD/OOP), including encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and modular class structure.
• Experience or coursework utilizing C# or modern C++ in an engineering or laboratory test setting.
• Familiarity with hardware/software interfacing, test automation frameworks, or instrumentation control (e.g., via GPIB, Ethernet, or serial interfaces).
• Hands‑on exposure to version control tools (such as Git) and Agile software development practices.
• Strong diagnostic and analytical problem‑solving skills applied to complex software/hardware integration issues.

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, and Innovation.

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.

• 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
• holidays

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.

Relocation Eligibility

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work 100% onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Security Clearance

This position requires a security clearance.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.