Test Equipment Software Lead

RTX•Huntsville, AL

13d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Solutions Engineering Center (TSEC) team Hardware Discipline Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing advanced windows application solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designers using the latest technology and tools, and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TEE products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TEE has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position as Test Equipment Software Lead. This position is focused on the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization. The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for Raytheon Missile weapon system products. They will be expected to work, either as a part of a team or independently, to drive or perform design, develop, and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products. This position will be supporting any (or all) of the following products: The SM‑6 missile is designed to provide capability combining anti-air warfare, terminal ballistic missile defense, and anti-surface warfare in a single weapon system. The SM3-IIA and SM3-IB missiles are kill vehicles designed to develop and deploy a layered defense system to protect against ballistic missile threats.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to ATEasy, C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
Experience in utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
Prior experience in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.
Prior experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing Production Test Equipment in an Automation environment
Experience in KMES, Common Test Platforms, Keysight and/or Teradyne products
Experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
Experience of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
Experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422
Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design
Experience in software development lifecycles, such as Waterfall and Agile
Experience with Software Configuration Management principles
Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub
Written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience in leading teams/projects in a technical capacity

Responsibilities

Lead by example, adheres to, and ensures alignment with Raytheon Values and Behaviors
Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)
Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently
Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation in Common Factory Test Platform (CFTP) solutions
Provide Solutions that work in an Automation production environment with test solutions that have thermal and vibration testing capabilities
Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment
Interact and engage with Engineering, Operations Managers, Operations PTEs, Directorate leads, Program Leaders as well as Functional leaders to drive factory readiness and robustness
Develop and derive requirements for software products
Lead and mentor junior and mid-career software engineers
Drive consistency and commonality across multiple product SW teams