Raytheon Technologies

Senior Principal Test Software Architect

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and minimum of ten years relevant experience
  • Ten years experience developing applications in .NET environment, using C# or C/C++
  • Five years employing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
  • Experience in leading software architecture development for factory test software
  • Proven leadership in cross-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Ability to secure and maintain U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team in developing common software applications and libraries
  • Identify harmonization opportunities for test software across the company
  • Collaborate with leadership to discover common test software initiatives
  • Manage up to 25% domestic travel to support testing efforts
  • Integrate and deploy test systems in a lab environment.
  • Support software development for missile delivery systems.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available for this fully onsite role
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts offered
  • Employee assistance program and support for career growth through the Employee Scholar Program
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules provided.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-07-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position of Senior Principal Test Software Architect located onsite in Tucson, Arizona. This position involves working in a lab environment with weapon test system designers to understand requirements, design solutions, integrate, and deploy the systems to help support test and tactical software development, testing, and delivery of missiles to the warfighter. The Test Solutions organization within RTX drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering services across product lines and functions.

This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ.
Take a quick look at the area in this short video. In this role, you'll work on mission-critical technologies with experienced engineers, with strong long-term stability and advancement potential.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead a team of software architects and developers in the development of common software applications and libraries
  • Identify test software harmonization opportunities across Raytheon
  • Collaborate with functional leadership to identify common test software opportunities
  • Up to 25% domestic travel


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience developing applications in the .NET environment, preferably in C# or C/C++.
  • A minimum of five (5) years working in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments.
  • Experience leading the development of the software architecture for factory test software in an MBSE environment of software developers in the development of factory test software applications and tools.
  • Experience leading and collaborating in teams of multi-disciplined engineers.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Strong organization, coordination, planning, teaming skills, as well as written and oral communication skills.
  • Certifications in architecture development.
  • Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Knowledge of or experience with equipment rack assembly, cable assembly/installation, electronics maintenance, data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and/or spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience troubleshooting systems using test equipment such as data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and/or spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience with Agile Process and gate reviews.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Agile Methodologies understanding.

What We Offer:
  • Our 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.
  • This role is 100% onsite and qualifies for relocation assistance


As 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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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