Principal Software Test Engineer (Onsite)

Arinc International Of Canada Ulc - Tewksbury, MA

Full-time - Senior

Tewksbury, MA

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Principal Software Test Engineer will lead testing initiatives within the Patriot Software Team at Raytheon, focusing on ensuring the quality and efficiency of software solutions for air defense systems. This role involves designing, implementing, and executing tests, as well as mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements. The position is critical in maintaining the high standards of software development and testing in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Test Efforts: Oversee and guide testing activities across projects, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Create Test Plans: Develop comprehensive test plans that outline strategies, objectives, and timelines for successful testing.
• Mentor and Guide: Support junior engineers by sharing expertise, providing training, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with developers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration and functionality.
• Provide Status Updates: Regularly communicate progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Review Software Requirements: Analyze and verify software requirements for clarity, completeness, and testability.
• Write Test Objectives: Define clear and concise test objectives that guide the testing process and ensure thorough coverage.
• Design and Execute Test Cases: Create innovative test cases (manual and automated) and execute them rigorously in our on-site lab.
• Data Analysis: Analyze test results, identify discrepancies, and provide clear documentation and recommendations for improvement.
• Occasional Off-Hours Testing: Conduct testing during second or third shifts, as needed.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a testing environment, including creating effective test plans, providing status updates, and guiding technical teams.
• Extensive 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.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating detailed test plans and leading test efforts for complex projects.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies (functional, integration, regression, performance, etc.) and best practices.
• 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead, mentor, and report to diverse audiences.

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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs