Onsite Software Process Leader - Security-Cleared

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX seeks a seasoned Software Foundations Lead to establish and continuously improve software development processes, implement metrics frameworks, and lead cost estimation practices across the engineering organization. You will advise engineering teams, product managers, and executives to optimize software quality and delivery.

This onsite role requires deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to derisk programs and align delivery with

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 12+ years of prior experience
• Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Active and Current Secret security clearance on Day 1; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Lead software process leadership: design, implement, and refine software development processes (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD)
• Establish standards, governance, and dashboards for code quality, testing, and deployment
• Drive cost estimation methodologies and measurement frameworks across the organization
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and executives to optimize software delivery
• Define and implement metrics for cycle time, lead time, deployment frequency, and MTTR
• Develop automation and reporting to provide visibility into performance
• Provide guidance on process adoption and continuous improvement across projects

Skills

Software process leadership

Agile & DevOps

Cost estimation

Security clearance

Leadership

Education

BS/BA in STEM

Job description

RTX seeks a seasoned Software Foundations Lead to establish and continuously improve software development processes, implement metrics frameworks, and lead cost estimation practices across the engineering organization. You will advise engineering teams, product managers, and executives to optimize software quality and delivery.

This onsite role requires deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to derisk programs and align delivery with