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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Software Engineer with Test Equipment - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Software Debugging, DevOps, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Architecture, Rhapsody, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, UML, Software Troubleshooting, Computer Equipment, Optimization Algorithms, Visual Basic Language, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73942951-senior-principal-software-engineer-with-test-equipment ## About the Role Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of relevant prior experience OR an Advanced degree and 7 years of prior relevant experience. * Minimum of ten (10) years developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic. * Minimum of ten (10) years of professional engineering experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products. * Experience with Windows Operating System, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Microsoft Azure DevOps Server * Familiarity with laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. NI VISA, NI Measurement and Automation Explorer, NI Switch Executive) * Typically requires two (2) years' experience managing Test Equipment on a DoD compliant information systems, leading efforts as a program manager, and/or project team lead * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued (Secret) security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: * Working knowledge of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques * Extensive knowledge of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces * Extensive knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422 * Professional experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design (Ex. IBM Rhapsody, Cameo System Modeler, and Cameo Enterprise Architecture) * Professional experience of software development lifecycles, such as Agile * Experience with Software Configuration Management principles ## Description * Guiding multidisciplined teams in the development of test equipment * Prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a production environment * Contributing to cost and schedule management planning * Communicating with senior management on project status * Troubleshooting software and test equipment * Develop requirements for software products * Written and interpersonal communication skills with Program Management ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)