Software Test Engineer I - Onsite

RTX; California (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX is seeking a detail-oriented engineer to review product designs and develop automated test software for aerospace and defense applications in a onsite, US-based setting.

You will interface with hardware, software and design teams to ensure test coverage, document procedures, and present technical information to management. A STEM bachelor’s degree and the ability to obtain DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Knowledge or experience writing software and debugging code.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review product designs and create test solutions that maximize test coverage in manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Develop automated test software, and integrate the overall test solution with the end product.
• Interface with internal systems, hardware, and software product design teams.
• Prepare and present project / technical information to peers, and internal management.
• Document test solutions through drawings, procedures, and other formal documentation

Skills

Software development

Debugging code

Programming languages (C, C++, C#)

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Tools

NI Development Suite (LabVIEW/TestStand)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-POINT MUGU-TR20 ~ 13th St and S L St ~ BLDG TR20

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

• Review product designs and create test solutions that maximize test coverage in manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Develop automated test software, and integrate the overall test solution with the end product.
• Interface with internal systems, hardware, and software product design teams
• Prepare and present project / technical information to peers, and internal management.
• Document test solutions through drawings, procedures, and other formal documentation

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Knowledge or experience writing software and debugging code
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Hardware/software engineering, system integration, testing or other related experience
• Experience with NI Development Suite including LabVIEW, and TestStand
• Experience with C, C++, and C# programming languages
• Experience working with test equipment including power supplies, electronic loads, digital multi-meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Ability and willingness to coordinate with internal supervision and team leaders.

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.
• Relocation Eligibility

• 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

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 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.

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.

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.