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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Solutions Software Section Leader - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, UML - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9211542/test-solutions-software-section-leader ## About the Role Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations * Eight (8) or more years of professional software engineering design experience using C/C++/C# or other closely related software languages, working with Windows Based computing environments * Experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters) * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * 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 ## Description The Test Solutions Center - Effectors Guidance Department is seeking a 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. What You Will Do: * Supervise and lead a team of approximately 15-20 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 TS 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 Solutions program hiring goals as well as leads the onboarding of new section personnel * Mentor junior and mid-career software engineers ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [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) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [How to TDD in legacy code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/309-how-to-tdd-in-legacy-code) - [Building Systems that Last](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1389-building-systems-that-last) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing)