Raytheon

PrincipalSoftwareTestEngineer

$118–225k Goleta, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Principal Software Test Engineer at Raytheon. Skills: Software Test, Test Engineering, Team Leadership. Derive testing requirements. Design test configurations”

What You'll Achieve.

Demonstrate compliance with software specifications; Ensure completeness and success of software testing

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Form original solutions to complex problems

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U. S. government-issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship is required, Experience setting up, configuring, and connecting test scenarios using target hardware, input and driver devices, and data collection systems, Team leadership experience including managing people, budget and schedules, Lab experience in product testing using logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and system on chip debugging tools, or similar

Nice to Have

Ability to drive results and coordinate with Software, Hardware, and Systems teams, and agile processes, Experience developing technical documents for internal and customer distribution, Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages, software design, integration and test, Familiarity with embedded microprocessor design, system on a chip software design, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR, flash memories, block diagrams, signal analyses or signal generation, and real-time operating systems, Good written and interpersonal communication skills, Existing Secret security clearance, Electronic Warfare Electronic Attack/Electronic Support (EA/ES), Radar, or Secure Communications technology knowledge, Familiarity with Software Tools like Jenkins/Jira, DevSecOps, Interfaces and bus standards, Experience with scripting and test automation

What You'll Do.

Derive testing requirements

Design test configurations

Implement test configurations

Install equipment and software

Document test results

Prepare documentation

Produce planning work products

Produce technical work products

Manage budget for testing

Manage schedule for testing

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Participate with Software Test team; Interact with Hardware, Electrical, Systems disciplines; Interact with team leaders; Interact with senior technical staff; Coordinate with Software, Hardware, Systems teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Interpersonal communication

Process & Methodology

Manage budget, Manage schedule

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