Principle Software Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, create, and integrate software components for hardware test stations.
- Develop software that tests military communication hardware during manufacturing.
- Analyze requirements and define clear test objectives for comprehensive coverage.
- Write manual and automated test cases to detect defects, improve quality, and increase manufacturing yields.
- Analyze test failures and discrepancies and coordinate verification with product developers.
- Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
- Lead and manage work across multiple programs, including planning, risks, schedules, and reporting.
- Mentor engineers and lead or review the work of lower-level engineers.
- Use and automate test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and digital multimeters.
Requirements
- A STEM degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree with at least 5 years of experience.
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance before the start date, with U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.
- Experience programming in C# and Python.
- Experience with manual use or automation of test equipment.
- Experience in validation, verification, testing, and requirements analysis.
- Experience leading and managing projects.
- Preferred knowledge of functional, integration, regression, and performance testing methodologies.
- Preferred experience with bug tracking, test management, configuration management, Git or Subversion, Atlassian tools, networking fundamentals, and embedded communication protocols.
- Preferred experience with multithreaded embedded application software, C, C++, Java, and Linux.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, verbal communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other optional insurance coverage.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, plus paid time off and parental leave benefits.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Pet, home, auto, legal, identity theft, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
- Employee assistance, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, second-opinion services, fertility and family planning support, adoption assistance, autism benefits, and child and elder care services.
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; employees work primarily onsite.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.