Raytheon Technologies

Test Solutions Effectors Software Section Lead

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

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM field required, with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience specifically with C/C++/C#.
  • Familiarity with Windows-based computing environments essential.
  • Experience with factory/laboratory test instrumentation and software applications.
  • Extensive technical leadership experience needed.
  • Experience in presenting technical information to leadership and peers.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead a team of 12-18 software engineers.
  • Conduct performance reviews and career development discussions.
  • Establish measurable goals and communicate them effectively to the team.
  • Design, develop, and integrate object-oriented software applications.
  • Manage concurrent software engineering tasks and prioritize accordingly.
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure software readiness for field testing.
  • Support the onboarding of new personnel and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program.
  • Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
  • Flexible work schedules.
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on day 1

The Test Solutions Effectors Center (TSEC) within the Hardware Engineering Discipline is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing Production and Engineering test equipment solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on designers using the latest technology and tools and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.  TS products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in factories and production testing environments utilized for testing weapon system products. TS has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.

The Test Solutions (TS) Effectors Center – AUR department is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineer who can lead a section of Software Engineering professionals responsible for all elements of Engineering Design through all lifecycles to include but not limited to development, transition to production, design verification, qualification, and Manufacturing Acceptance of final product going to the customer. 

Your qualifications will add tremendous value to our team.  Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees.  If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

This role will be on site in Tucson, AZ

What You Will Do:

  • Supervise and lead a team of approximately 12-18 section members.
  • The Section Lead role is anticipated to be approximately 15% of the work week, with the remainder of the work week charged to program contracts, within the TSEC organization.
  • Conducts formal and informal performance reviews and career development discussions with team members.
  • Leads by example, adheres to, and ensures alignment with Raytheon Values and Behaviors.
  • Establishes meaningful and measurable goals and communicates effectively with their team to ensure alignment with the department and center.
  • Ability to design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)
  • Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently
  • Drive solutions that work in a field test environment or automation production environment with test solutions that have thermal and vibration testing capabilities
  • Work within a multidiscipline engineering team environment
  • Interact and engage with Engineering, Operations Managers, Operations PTEs, Directorate leads, Program Leaders and Functional leaders to drive SW test solution readiness and robustness
  • Supports Test Equipment Engineering program hiring goals as well as leads the onboarding of new section personnel.
  • Mentor junior and mid-career software engineers

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Ten (10) or more years of professional software engineering design experience using C/C++/C# or other closely related software languages.
  • Experience working with Windows Based computing environments.
  • Experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters).
  • Extensive experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Experience presenting to leadership and peers. 
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 
  • Ability to obtain additional Program Area(s) accesses.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Previous experience with career development and personal skills development of team members
  • Experience developing software for field test and/or production test environments
  • Previous work experience developing in an object-oriented software environment
  • Experience working in Agile development process
  • Experience developing and interpreting models to generate software solutions using UML
  • Working understanding of the TSEC One Page Process.
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Experience working with software configuration management principles and tools such as Azure, Team Foundation Server
  • Past engineering experience working in a matrix organization comprised of multidiscipline design teams across multiple projects with rigorous design disciplines 
  • Knowledge with a Performance Development Process.
  • Knowledge with business and program improvements through process improvement methodologies.
  • Experience using DOORS requirements management tool for developing and linking requirements to test procedures
  • Development of integration, verification, and validation planning documentation of integration and test plans, procedures, reports, status reports, and other related documentation.


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.

Learn More & Apply Now:

Please consider the following role type definition 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.

This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ:

#TestEngineering

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.

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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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