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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Test Automation Mechanical Engineer (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Marlborough, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Software Suite, Automation of Tests, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Firmware, LabVIEW, Labwindows/Cvi, Microsoft Visio, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Teststand, Hardware Testing - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3354584732&tx=JT9486TYT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.?, * Develop test hardware and software, from requirements definition through build and integration processes, followed by deployment to manufacturing or customer facilities. Design, support and integration skill sets may include multiple disciplines in communications, RF, analog, digital, firmware, as well as systems integration. * In depth knowledge of computer architecture, COTs equipment, interconnects/interfaces and standard communication protocols * Mechanical Engineering skill-set desirable with experience in Cadence and/or AutoCAD design capture tooling * Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective personnel interaction and collaboration with a multi-discipline team. Example of this would be define and lead a Preliminary and Detailed Design Review * Prepare and clearly present your work product at project status meetings * Understand and responsibility to meet established project budget, schedule, and performance commitments * Work with mechanical engineering to design and develop test adapter and fixturing design activities. AutoCAD knowledge a plus * Ability to function autonomously with limited supervision, as an individual contributor, within a multi-functional team environment * Support Manufacturing operations, including on-site troubleshooting and debugging, both independently and in collaboration with production and design engineering teams What You Will Learn * Test Engineering Discipline * Enhance knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Tools. Qualifications You Must Have * Ability to obtain and maintain Secret U.S. government issued security clearance ? * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience * Minimum of 5 years experience in engineering design and development, preferably related to Test equipment development efforts * Experience working in the engineering laboratory and transitioning automated solutions to production environments, delivering hardware and software deliverables providing on-site training to final operators, * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Decision-making and problem-solving skills, working individual tasks as well as within a team environment * Experience with National Instruments' software suite, including TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and/or LabVIEW * Hardware station design efforts utilizing rack instrumentation, PXIe/MXI, VME application development * Experience with Digital, RF, and/or Power Supply test hardware and/or software design * Technical writing skills is a plus, MS Word, MX Excel, MS Visio * Understanding of engineering processes: CMMI, 6 sigma ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)