Software Engineer – Test Equipment (Onsite)
RTX Corporation28 days ago
Rockford, IL, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$69k - $131k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and support a reusable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop simulation systems.
- Create modular software applications that interface with test equipment hardware and integrate controllers, loadbanks, power supplies, I/O, and communications networks.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers on wiring, hardware configuration, and test-stand requirements.
- Develop software tools, supercomputing-cluster applications, and real-time applications for automatic test equipment using C++, Python, TCL, and object-oriented design.
- Provide onsite and remote support, including debugging, operating-system administration, and computer hardware build-up and teardown.
- Lead large software projects technically across design, implementation, and testing, and support financial planning for those projects.
- Develop for Linux and Windows, maintain software documentation and change requests, and review department processes.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience developing and integrating software that directly interfaces with hardware-based test or measurement systems, HIL systems, or ATE environments.
- U.S. citizenship, U.S. person status, or qualifying immigration status is required to access information under the program or contract.
- Preferred experience with Python, C++, Bash, and TCL scripting.
- Preferred LabVIEW experience and a strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
- Preferred experience with object-oriented design, software design patterns, configuration management, and UX design.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching, separate employer retirement contributions, and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, parental leave, and adoption assistance.
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, legal, and identity-theft coverage.
- Wellness rewards, employee assistance counseling, virtual doctor visits, fertility and family-planning support, and child and elder care services.
- This is an onsite role in Rockford, Illinois, and the application window is expected to close approximately 40 days after posting.
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.