Test Equipment Software Lead

At RTX 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

This position is 100% on site in Huntsville Alabama

Job Summary:

The Test Solutions Engineering Center (TSEC) team Hardware Discipline Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing advanced windows application 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. TEE products are in engineering labs in the field and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TEE has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle including demonstrations early engineering tests design verification tests production and post-production sustainment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position as Test Equipment Software Lead. This position is focused on the design development integration and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications libraries and instrument drivers using the software style development language and integrated development environment specified by the organization.

The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment environments and systems. As such the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for Raytheon Missile weapon system products. They will be expected to work either as a part of a team or independently to drive or perform design develop and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products.

This position will be supporting any (or all) of the following products:

• The SM6 missile is designed to provide capability combining anti-air warfare terminal ballistic missile defense and anti-surface warfare in a single weapon system.

• The SM3-IIA and SM3-IB missiles are kill vehicles designed to develop and deploy a layered defense system to protect against ballistic missile threats.
  

What You Will Do:

• Lead by example adheres to and ensures alignment with Raytheon Values and Behaviors

• 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

• Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation in Common Factory Test Platform (CFTP) solutions

• Provide Solutions that work in an Automation production environment with test solutions that have thermal and vibration testing capabilities

• Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment

• Interact and engage with Engineering Operations Managers Operations PTEs Directorate leads Program Leaders as well as Functional leaders to drive factory readiness and robustness

• Develop and derive requirements for software products

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-career software engineers

• Drive consistency and commonality across multiple product SW teams
  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

• Experience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to ATEasy C C# Java Python or Visual Basic.

• Experience in utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.

• Prior experience in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.

• Prior experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation electronics and software (Ex. oscilloscopes power supplies digital multimeters)

• 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.
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing Production Test Equipment in an Automation environment

• Experience in KMES Common Test Platforms Keysight and/or Teradyne products

• Experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques

• Experience of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces

• Experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP UDP or RS-422

• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design

• Experience in software development lifecycles such as Waterfall and Agile

• Experience with Software Configuration Management principles

• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub

• Written and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience in leading teams/projects in a technical capacity
  

What We Offer:

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare wellness and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave flexible work schedules achievement awards educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• Huntsville Alabama earned the nickname ROCKET CITY for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here

• This role is 100% onsite in Huntsville AL and qualifies for relocation assistance.

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• 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.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: AL: 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 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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