Principal Software Test Lead Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 127 John Clarke Rd BBN MIDDLETOWN Ste 3

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our BBN team:

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Software Lead Test Engineer to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located in Middletown Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the planning development and execution of test plans for a complex computer system composed of Linux Windows and embedded hardware execution environments. The ideal candidate is energized by leading a multi-discipline team while actively participating in a fast-paced development-and-test environment. They will be comfortable adapting to and identifying new tools and methodologies as needed.

What You Will Do:

• Develop test plans test procedures and test tools for multiple parallel efforts.
• Plan delegate and track tasking across a test team of 4-8 individuals.
• Collaborate with software hardware and algorithm development teams to maintain a feedback loop and align activities.
• Propose and develop methodologies to improve the testing process.
• Interface with end users and other stakeholders for the purposes of doing system integration and executing formal sell-off test events.
• Isolate test failures propose solutions and work closely with development teams when bugs are identified to track and resolve issues.
• Analyze system requirements and generate procedures that affirmatively verify compliance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in a Computer Engineering Computer Science or similar discipline plus 8 years of professional experience. Or Masters degree plus 5 years of professional experience or Ph.D. degree plus 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience executing software test events and documenting test results.
• Experience using test-tracking software tools.
• Working knowledge of software development in C.
• Position may require up to 10% CONUS travel.
• 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:

• Advanced degree or additional relevant experience will be compensated appropriately.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink.
• Experience working with embedded and real-time computer systems.
• Experience using Atlassian toolset (i.e. Jira and Confluence).
• Experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and/or configuration management (CM).

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Work Location: Onsite - Middletown RI

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products

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 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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