Test Solutions Software Section Leader

RTX; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Section Lead for Test Solutions within Hardware Engineering. You will supervise a 15‑20 person team, drive performance reviews, and ensure alignment with RTX values while delivering robust SW test solutions for field and production environments.

The role requires 8+ years in software design (C/C++/C#) on Windows, plus experience with test instrumentation and Agile development. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years of software design using C/C++/C# on Windows environments.
• Experience with factory/lab test instrumentation and software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of approximately 15-20 section members.
• Lead performance reviews and career development discussions.
• Ensure alignment with Raytheon values and behaviors.
• Set goals and communicate with the team for alignment.
• Design, develop, and integrate object-oriented software in C# and C++.
• Prioritize multiple software tasks and drive field/test solutions.
• Mentor junior and mid-career engineers.

Skills

C/C++/C#

Windows OS

Team leadership

Performance reviews

Agile development

DOORS

US security clearance

Azure

Team Foundation Server

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Azure

Team Foundation Server

Job description

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 100% on site in Tucson, Arizona

Test Solutions (TS) within the Hardware Engineering Discipline, is a multi‑discipline organization responsible for developing Production and Engineering test equipment solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands‑on designers using the latest technology and tools and integrating state‑of‑the‑art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TS products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in factories and production testing environments utilized for testing weapon system products. TS has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post‑production sustainment.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise and lead a team of approximately 15-20 section members
• The Section Lead role is anticipated to be approximately 15% of the work week, with the remainder of the work week charged to program contracts, within the TS organization
• Conducts formal and informal performance reviews and career development discussions with team members
• Leads by example, adheres to, and ensures alignment with Raytheon Values and Behaviors
• Establishes meaningful and measurable goals, and communicates effectively with their team to ensure alignment with the department and center
• Ability to design, develop, and integrate object‑oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)
• Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently
• Drive solutions that work in a field test environment or automation production environment, with test solutions that have thermal and vibration testing capabilities
• Work within a multidiscipline engineering team environment
• Interact and engage with Engineering, Operations Managers, Operations PTEs, Directorate leads, Program Leaders and Functional leaders to drive SW test solution readiness and robustness
• Supports Test Equipment Solutions program hiring goals as well as leads the onboarding of new section personnel
• Mentor junior and mid‑career software engineers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Eight (8) or more years of professional software engineering design experience using C/C++/C# or other closely related software languages, working with Windows Based computing environments
• Experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience with career development and personal skills development of team members
• Experience developing software for field test and/or production test environments
• Previous work experience developing in an object‑oriented software environment
• Experience working in Agile development process
• Experience developing and interpreting models to generate software solutions using UML
• Working understanding of the TSEC One Page Process.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience working with software configuration management principles and tools such as Azure, Team Foundation Server
• Past engineering experience working in a matrix organization comprised of multidiscipline design teams across multiple projects with rigorous design disciplines
• Knowledge with a Performance Development Process.
• Knowledge with business and program improvements through process improvement methodologies.
• Experience using DOORS requirements management tool for developing and linking requirements to test procedures

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.