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RTX Corporation Principal Systems Engineer, String Engineer HWIL/SIL in Huntsville, Alabama

Date Posted:

2024-04-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL200: 401 Jan Davis Drive Huntsville 401 Jan Davis Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Job Summary:

In Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work hand-in-hand with our customers.

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer/String Engineer (HWIL/SIL) to join our SI&T team in Huntsville, Alabama. The String Engineer for hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL)/software-in-the-loop (SIL) program activities participate in activities ranging from planning, installation, integration, test, configuration control assurance, data analysis, task scheduling, and access to the facility consisting of complex electronic hardware and software systems. Additionally, may also participate in the following activities: 1) I&T readiness reviews, 2.) design reviews, and 3.) occasional presentations to the customer. Applies knowledge in Systems/I&T engineering to hardware/software technology to ensure test validity and integrity. Supports HWIL and SIL test activities across programs that involves testing hardware, software, system networking, and digital simulations in a facility consisting of test strings in support of Flight and Ground Test activities.

This position is onsite in Huntsville Alabama. Occasionally travel will be expected to stakeholder sites.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  • Installing, configuring, operating and maintaining Radar Testbeds consisting of networked electronic hardware setups installed with existing or new software builds in a HWIL/SIL facility

  • Working with subject matter experts regarding radar operations/performance and being the focal point for electronic/software integration activities ranging from interfacing hardware with software, configuring installed hardware/software to interface with networked systems, and resolving technical inquiries

  • Supporting sell-off of hardware setups and software builds across multiple Strings, including planning technical approaches and executing verification/validation events associated with upcoming hardware deliveries and/or software releases

  • Participating in integration and test planning, test preparation/execution, analysis, and providing status updates and reach-back assistance to program engineers/leads during regular and off-shift schedules

  • Confirm test and evaluation processes are conducted according to established procedures for software and hardware and occasionally generate reports and presentations to internal or external stakeholders

  • Perform/support analysis of regression test of the radar software, digital simulations, prepare procedures, and test cases

  • Collaborating with program leads/stakeholders to maintain consistent test approaches, tracking configuration control, ensuring test-setup readiness, and participating in key processes (peer, gate, and test readiness reviews)

    Basic Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior HWIL/SIL experience .

  • Experience using tools such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux/Unix, and/or Shell scripting

  • Experience multi-tasking while configuring hardware setups, installing software, troubleshooting hardware/software/electronics (standalone and networked), and/or interfacing with network routers/switches/firewalls with in an integration facility.

  • Experience with Linux/Unix scripting, networking protocols, data distribution services, performing software installations, and/or configuring electronic systems.

  • Experience in systems engineering (including requirements development, system test evaluation, integration, verification and validation) maintaining multiple test setups, troubleshooting technical issues hardware/software, electronics, keeping system records, performing system configuration audits, and/or executing Digital Simulation simulations for integration purposes

  • Active and transferable US Government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. US Citizenship is required, as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

    Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with MATLAB, Linux Operating Systems, and Shell scripting for performing analysis, installing/debugging software, integrating and configuring electronics, and networking/troubleshooting electronic system connections

  • Knowledge of installing and configuring electronic hardware, software installations on hardware devices, network configurations, and operations of software in HWIL/SIL facility

  • General understanding of Data Distribution Service (DDS), Quality of Service (QoS) and other basic networking principles

  • Certifications in CompTIA Network+ and or CompTIA Security+

  • Experience with creating plans/procedures, schedules, test scripts, maintaining audit records, and/or conducting performance analysis for verifying and validating radar performance

  • Strong customer interaction skills and willingness to perform tasks with various site facility leads, while communicating with remote stakeholders, or at a stakeholder site

    What We Offer :

    Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

    Additional Information:

    • Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite : 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.

  • Hybrid : Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

  • Remote : Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Clearance 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

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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