Software Engineer, Test Equipment (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

RTX•Aguadilla, PR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a Software Engineer to join an agile/scrum development team focused on building and supporting a reusable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation systems. This role involves developing software that interfaces directly with complex test equipment and hardware systems, enabling automated testing, simulation, and validation of advanced engineering products. This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered. This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English across all levels of an organization (verbal and written).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience developing and integrating software that directly interfaces with hardware-based test or measurement systems, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems, or Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) environments) in a lab or production setting
Python, C++, Bash, and TCL scripting experience
LabVIEW experience
Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts
Object-oriented design and software design patterns
Configuration management experience
UX design experience

Responsibilities

Engineer will be part of an agile/scrum development team, creating & supporting a re-usable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
Develop modular software applications which interface test equipment hardware (including prime mover controllers, load banks, power supplies, discrete/analog I/O and comms data networks) and integrate them into a cohesive system.
Collaborate with electrical engineers on wiring, hardware configuration, and test stand requirements.
Develop leading-edge software tools, supercomputing clusters, and real-time software applications for Automatic Test Equipment using Object Oriented Design, scripting languages (Python, TCL & others), and the C++ programming language.
Provide on-site and remote support (including debugging, operating system administration, and computer hardware build-up / teardown) to our internal customers in development labs.
Lead development efforts for large software projects from a technical perspective (design, implementation, and test), as well as from a financial planning perspective.
Develop for Linux and Windows operating systems.
Generate and maintain software documentation and change requests.
Review and update department processes.