Senior Software Engineer – Test Engineering - Huntsville

RTX • Huntsville, AL

4d • $86,800 - $165,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its Test Solutions Directorate, a multidisciplinary organization responsible for developing test solutions for Raytheon products. The engineer will develop, integrate, and sustain software solutions supporting automated test equipment (ATE), system verification, hardware bring-up, and test workflow optimization. The role involves C++ and C# development, Microsoft Visual Studio, NI TestStand, software debugging, test-system development, hardware–software integration, and designing wrapper interfaces for hardware drivers. Experience working in Agile engineering teams is essential.

The position is 100% onsite in Huntsville, Alabama. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required. Relocation assistance is available. The stated salary range is $86,800–$165,200.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C#, including hardware-related and system-level development.
• Experience developing automated test sequences using NI TestStand.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visual Studio for development and debugging.
• Demonstrated capability in root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostic workflows.
• Hands-on experience integrating software with hardware components, test equipment, or embedded systems.
• Understanding of configuration management, code versioning, and software release practices.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Ability to design and maintain software wrappers for hardware drivers and test instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance required to start; U.S. citizenship required.
• At least 5 years of professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience developing or supporting automated test equipment (ATE) or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
• Familiarity with real-time or embedded systems used in test architectures.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated build servers, and test orchestration tools.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or LabVIEW scripting for automation or data processing.
• Prior experience in industries requiring rigorous testing, such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical devices.
• Experience performing system verification, environmental testing, or production test development.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to test framework strategy and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test software, test sequences, and automation frameworks using C++ and C#.
• Create and integrate hardware-driver wrappers and abstraction layers for automated test environments.
• Implement test sequences, step types, and automation logic using NI TestStand.
• Debug issues involving hardware interfaces, test equipment, software modules, and system-level interactions.
• Collaborate with test engineers to design test strategies, validate hardware performance, and refine test coverage.
• Support hardware bring-up and troubleshooting during system integration and verification activities.
• Manage software configuration, version control, branching, and release processes for test applications.
• Participate in Agile planning, backlog refinement, sprint execution, and team ceremonies.
• Document test procedures, test architecture, system integration workflows, and release notes.
• Partner with systems engineering, hardware engineering, and manufacturing test teams to ensure test reliability and repeatability.

Benefits

• Healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits.
• Parental leave, including paternal leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior