Senior Software Test Engineer

RTX • Tewksbury, MA

1d • $86,800 - $165,200 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software Test Engineer to join our Patriot Software Team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Patriot is the world's pre-eminent air defense system, and we are currently developing software in support of new system capabilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your contributions will directly influence the global success of our products.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Experience in a testing environment, including creating effective test plans, providing meaningful status updates, and guiding technical teams.
• Experience in software engineering, validation, verification, requirements analysis, and/or testing.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Familiarity with Patriot software and Patriot-specific processes and tools.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies (functional, integration, regression, performance, etc.) and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating detailed test plans and leading test efforts for complex projects.
• Proficiency with bug tracking and test management tools.
• Proficiency with DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System) or similar requirements traceability tools.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and address technical issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and verify software requirements for clarity, completeness, and testability.
• Define clear and concise test objectives that guide the testing process and ensure thorough coverage.
• Create innovative test cases (manual and automated) and execute them rigorously in our on-site lab.
• Analyze test results, identify discrepancies, and provide clear documentation and recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with developers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration and functionality.
• Conduct testing during second or third shifts, as needed.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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