Software Engineer - Test & Validation (Hybrid)
RTX - Rockford, IL
posted 16 days ago
About the position
We are seeking a Software Engineer with test and validation experience to join our dynamic team! As a Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge software solutions for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop simulations. As part of an agile/scrum team, you'll design modular software that interfaces with complex test equipment and hardware, collaborating closely with electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration. You'll work with powerful tools, supercomputing clusters, and real-time applications, using Python, TCL, and C++ to drive innovation. Enjoy the thrill of leading large software projects, providing hands-on support in development labs, and contributing to both Linux and Windows environments. Be part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of automatic test equipment!
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 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 to our internal customers in development labs.
- Lead development efforts for large software projects from a technical perspective 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.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).
- 2+ years of test engineering experience is required.
- Python scripting experience is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts.
- Configuration management experience.
- UX design experience.
- Familiarity with object-oriented design principles.
- Familiarity with software design patterns.
- Bash and TCL scripting experience.
- C++ development experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
