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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 dateAre you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.\nWhat You Will Do\nJoin the Test Solutions Engineering team within the Hardware Discipline Center at Raytheon, where we architect and build sophisticated software applications and automated test environments for mission-critical defense systems. 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Working alongside a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will design robust tools that ensure our nation's defense technologies perform flawlessly.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDesign, code, and integrate object-oriented software applications and test software targeting Windows operating platforms. \nDevelop and derive system-level software requirements, operational specifications, and architectural designs. \nTroubleshoot, debug, and optimize software applications to ensure rigorous test accuracy, repeatability, and reliability. \nCollaborate closely with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to integrate software test tools with specialized hardware instrumentation. \nParticipate actively in formal design reviews, code peer reviews, and technical defect resolution. \nWork within structured engineering frameworks applying both Agile and Waterfall development lifecycles. \nQualifications You Must Have\nAdvanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline. Degree must be obtained by start date. \nExperience developing, testing, or integrating software applications using one or more programming languages, such as C, C++, C#, Python, or Visual Basic (VB/VBA/.NET). \nExperience developing, building, and debugging software applications targeting Windows operating systems using the Microsoft Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE). \nExperience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. \nQualifications We Prefer\nDemonstrated foundation in software development principles and Object-Oriented Design (OOD/OOP), including encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and modular class structure. \nExperience or coursework utilizing C# or modern C++ in an engineering or laboratory test setting. \nFamiliarity with hardware/software interfacing, test automation frameworks, or instrumentation control (e.g., via GPIB, Ethernet, or serial interfaces). \nHands-on exposure to version control tools (such as Git) and Agile software development practices. \nStrong diagnostic and analytical problem-solving skills applied to complex software/hardware integration issues. \nWhat We Offer\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. \nRelocation Eligibility \nLearn More & Apply Now!\nPlease consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. \nOnsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work 100% onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products \nPlease upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume. \nThis 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\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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. 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