SW Integration and Test Engineer – Principal SW Engineer

RTX•Woburn, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software Department as a Software Integration and Test (SWIT) Engineer. The department provides radar and Command and Control (C2) software for surveillance and warning systems. The role coordinates and integrates software into radar systems, troubleshoots issues, analyzes system performance, and designs and executes test cases. It is onsite in Woburn, Massachusetts, or Tewksbury, Massachusetts, depending on the assigned program. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active, transferable U.S. government security clearance before the start date, with the ability to obtain an interim clearance also required. The engineer owns software installation, integration, configuration, merging, and builds for radar lab systems. The role includes resolving complex software and system issues in Linux environments; developing test plans, procedures, and analysis scripts; validating software against system requirements and performance standards; and improving integration and testing processes. The engineer also provides technical leadership and mentoring, collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams, presents technical findings, and supports planning and execution in an Agile Scrum environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), typically, and at least 5 years of relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.
Experience in software integration, testing, troubleshooting, or administration in a Linux-based environment.
Software development and debugging skills using C++, MATLAB, Python, Java, or similar languages.
Ability to obtain and maintain an interim U.S. government Secret security clearance before the start date.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of radar systems, real-time software, or missile defense applications.
Experience in field-deployed operational support roles, including direct interaction with customers and end users.
Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
Experience with system integration labs (SIL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing environments.
Experience with cybersecurity and information assurance requirements in a Linux setting.
Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
Experience leading software integration and testing for real-time or mission-critical systems.
Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct installation, integration, and configuration of radar builds, software updates, and patches on lab systems.
Coordinate and conduct merging and building of multiple software components for execution on radar systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system issues in a Linux environment in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Architect, develop, and execute test plans and procedures to validate software builds against system requirements and operational performance standards.
Write analysis scripts to assess system performance and implement improvements to the software baseline.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight for integration and testing activities.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and cybersecurity engineering teams to support radar system development and deployment.
Identify, coordinate, and implement improvements to integration and testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
Prepare and present test reports, analysis findings, recommendations, and other technical documentation to stakeholders.
Provide leadership in an Agile Scrum environment, supporting planning, estimation, and technical execution.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Relocation eligibility
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, subject to eligibility and other factors.