Software Engineer – Test Equipment (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

1d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join an agile/scrum development team building and supporting a reusable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation systems. The role develops software that interfaces directly with complex test equipment and hardware systems to enable automated testing, simulation, and validation of engineering products. The engineer develops modular applications that integrate test-equipment hardware into a cohesive system, collaborates with electrical engineers on wiring and test-stand requirements, and creates software tools and real-time applications for Automatic Test Equipment. The work includes supporting internal customers in development labs, leading software projects technically and financially, developing for Linux and Windows, maintaining documentation and change requests, and reviewing department processes. The position is onsite in Rockford, Illinois, and requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), unless prohibited by local laws or regulations, and at least 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field.
Prior experience developing and integrating software that directly interfaces with hardware-based test or measurement systems, HIL systems, or Automatic Test Equipment environments in a lab or production setting.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, C++, Bash, and TCL scripting.
LabVIEW experience.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
Object-oriented design and software design patterns.
Configuration management experience.
UX design experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and support a reusable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop simulations as part of an agile/scrum team.
Develop modular software applications that interface with test-equipment hardware, including prime mover controllers, loadbanks, power supplies, discrete/analog I/O, and communications data networks.
Integrate test-equipment hardware into a cohesive system.
Collaborate with electrical engineers on wiring, hardware configuration, and test-stand requirements.
Develop software tools, supercomputing clusters, and real-time software applications for Automatic Test Equipment using object-oriented design, scripting languages, and C++.
Provide onsite and remote support to internal customers in development labs, including debugging, operating-system administration, and computer hardware build-up and teardown.
Lead large software projects from a technical perspective, including design, implementation, and test, and from a financial planning perspective.
Develop software for Linux and Windows operating systems.
Generate and maintain software documentation and change requests.
Review and update department processes.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Group legal coverage
ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Fertility and family-planning benefits
Adoption assistance
Autism benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Second-opinion medical services
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage