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# Principal Software Test Lead Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Middletown, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500 - $204,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Algorithm Design, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Linux, MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201--127-John-Clarke-Rd--BBN-MIDDLETOWN-Ste-3/Principal-Software-Test-Lead-Engineer_01887597

## About the Role

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, * Bachelor's degree in a Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar discipline plus 8 years of professional experience. Or Master's degree plus 5 years of professional experience, or Ph.D. degree plus 3 years of professional experience.

 * Experience executing software test events and documenting test results.
 * Experience using test-tracking software tools.
 * Working knowledge of software development in C.
 * Position may require up to 10% CONUS travel.
 * 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:

 * Advanced degree or additional relevant experience will be compensated appropriately.
 * Experience with Matlab/Simulink.
 * Experience working with embedded and real-time computer systems.
 * Experience using Atlassian toolset (i.e., Jira and Confluence).
 * Experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and/or configuration management (CM).

## Description

We are seeking a Software Lead Test Engineer to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located in Middletown, Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the planning, development, and execution of test plans for a complex computer system composed of Linux, Windows, and embedded hardware execution environments. The ideal candidate is energized by leading a multi-discipline team while actively participating in a fast-paced development-and-test environment. They will be comfortable adapting to and identifying new tools and methodologies as needed.

What You Will Do:

 * Develop test plans, test procedures, and test tools for multiple parallel efforts.
 * Plan, delegate, and track tasking across a test team of 4-8 individuals.
 * Collaborate with software, hardware, and algorithm development teams to maintain a feedback loop and align activities.
 * Propose and develop methodologies to improve the testing process.
 * Interface with end users and other stakeholders for the purposes of doing system integration and executing formal sell-off test events.
 * Isolate test failures, propose solutions, and work closely with development teams when bugs are identified to track and resolve issues.
 * Analyze system requirements and generate procedures that affirmatively verify compliance.