Lead Validation Test Engineer​/Principal Software Engrg Onsite

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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 Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Principal Software Test Engineer to design, implement, and execute tests as part of our Patriot Software Team in Huntsville, Alabama. Patriot is the world's pre-eminent air defense system, and we are currently developing software in support of new system capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with software developers, system architects, and product leads to ensure that the solutions we deliver meet our customers' requirements.

You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our products around the world.

• 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.
• Review Software Requirements:
  Analyze and understand software requirements to ensure clarity and testability.
• Write Test Objectives:
  Develop clear and concise test objectives that guide the testing process and ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Design Test Cases:
  Create innovative and effective test cases, both manual and automated, based on test objectives.
• Execute Test Cases:
  Conduct thorough testing of new and modified software in our on-site lab environment.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze test results in relation to specified requirements and clearly document any discrepancies. Analysis is primarily manual and data-intensive.
• This position requires onsite presence and extensive interaction with other groups including Systems Design engineering and the Software Development Team. Light travel may be required.

• You Must Have Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with Software Engineering.
• Experience in Validation, Verification, Requirements Analysis and/or Testing.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Qualifications We Prefer Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience applying principles of Earned Value Management
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies (functional, integration, regression, performance, etc.) and best practices
• Experience with DOORS (Dynamic…