Senior Principal Software Engineer with Test Equipment

Test Engineering Position

This position is 100% on site in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Guiding multidisciplined teams in the development of test equipment
• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a production environment
• Contributing to cost and schedule management planning
• Communicating with senior management on project status
• Troubleshooting software and test equipment
• Develop requirements for software products
• Written and interpersonal communication skills with Program Management

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of relevant prior experience OR an Advanced degree and 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional engineering experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Experience with Windows Operating System, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Microsoft Azure DevOps Server
• Familiarity with laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. NI VISA, NI Measurement and Automation Explorer, NI Switch Executive)
• Typically requires two (2) years' experience managing Test Equipment on a DoD compliant information systems, leading efforts as a program manager, and/or project team lead
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued (Secret) security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Extensive knowledge of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
• Extensive knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422
• Professional experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design (Ex. IBM Rhapsody, Cameo System Modeler, and Cameo Enterprise Architecture)
• Professional experience of software development lifecycles, such as Agile
• Experience with Software Configuration Management principles

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.