Principal Test Software Engineer

at  Raytheon

ABOUT US:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering or equivalent experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with software applications using C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages..
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS WE VALUE:

• Experience developing automated test stations/systems.
• Experience developing and integrating software applications.
• Development and maintenance experience with ATE Graphical User Interface (GUI) and/or Test Program Set (TPS) test software.
• Strong technical writing skills and an ability to collaborate with a cross functional team of professionals.
• Ability to interface ATE test software with laboratory and production tests instrumentation such as but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, and/or direct current power supplies.
• Understanding of ATE test software requirements, design, implementation, integration, validation, and verification process events.
• Knowledge of software Configuration Management environments such as Git/Github.
• Experience with Agile environments for software development.
• Experience with cross-platform tool Software development supporting Windows and Linux OS.
• Experience with Wind River vxWorks, Linux embedded OS
• Experience with file transfer protocol (FTP) and data transfer between Unit Under Test and test set computer for Software/Firmware loading as well as data captures.
• Knowledge of FPGA code development
• Experience with Wind River Workbench, Wind River Tornado, Xilinx Vivado, and Xilinx SDK
• Knowledge of Wind River Tool Exchange (WTX) and Target Connection Framework (TCF) interfaces
• Experience with JTAG interfaces and tools for Software, Firmware, and Board Support Package (BSP) programming

RESPONSIBILITIES TO ANTICIPATE:

• Develop and maintain ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test software for a factory/production environment which exercises and analyzes hardware deliverable products.
• Support cradle to grave efforts including requirements, design, integration, validation, verification, and maintenance for all test software activities.
• Prioritize, handle, and lead multiple tasks in a production environment.
• Troubleshooting software and hardware for test equipment development.
• Communication with an engineering team, functional and program leadership.