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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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.\nRaytheon 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.\nWe 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.\nWhat You Will Do\nLead Test Efforts: Oversee and guide testing activities across projects, ensuring quality and efficiency.\nCreate Test Plans: Develop comprehensive test plans that outline strategies, objectives, and timelines for successful testing.\nMentor and Guide: Support junior engineers by sharing expertise, providing training, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.\nCollaborate Across Teams: Partner with developers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration and functionality.\nProvide Status Updates: Regularly communicate progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.\nReview Software Requirements: Analyze and verify software requirements for clarity, completeness, and testability.\nWrite Test Objectives: Define clear and concise test objectives that guide the testing process and ensure thorough coverage.\nReview Software Requirements: Analyze and understand software requirements to ensure clarity and testability. \nWrite Test Objectives: Develop clear and concise test objectives that guide the testing process and ensure comprehensive coverage. \nDesign Test Cases: Create innovative and effective test cases, both manual and automated, based on test objectives. \nExecute Test Cases: Conduct thorough testing of new and modified software in our on-site lab environment. \nData Analysis: Analyze test results in relation to specified requirements and clearly document any discrepancies. Analysis is primarily manual and data-intensive.\nThis position requires onsite presence and extensive interaction with other groups including Systems Design engineering and the Software Development Team. \nLight travel may be required. \nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically 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. \nExperience with Software Engineering. \nExperience in Validation, Verification, Requirements Analysis and/or Testing. \nThe 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. \nQualifications We Prefer\nActive Secret security clearance. \nExperience applying principles of Earned Value Management\nKnowledge of software testing methodologies (functional, integration, regression, performance, etc.) and best practices\nExperience with DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System) or other requirements traceability tool.\nExperience with bug tracking and test management tools.\nExceptional attention to detail to identify and document any anomalies or inconsistencies in software performance. \nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively diagnose and address issues. \nStrong written and verbal communication skills to effectively report defects, progress, and test results to stakeholders.\nLeadership experience in a testing environment, including creating effective test plans, providing meaningful status updates, and guiding technical teams.\nExpertience in creating detailed test plans and leading test efforts for complex projects.\n Learn More and Apply Now!\nClearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm\nOnsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.\nHuntsville, AL:https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-huntsville,-al-location\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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