Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer to ensure compliance and quality in defense systems. This onsite role involves reviewing software release packages, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product integrity. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in quality assurance and compliance to drive improvements and ensure adherence to standards. Join a team committed to creating a safer world through innovative technology and engineering excellence. If you are passionate about quality and have a strong background in engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Achievement awards

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health care benefits

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Engineering roles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure digital products meet contractual and corporate requirements.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Compliance Evaluation

Requirements Verification

Defect Management

Integration Support

Test Witnessing

Root Cause Analysis

Metrics Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Windchill PDM

Azure DevOps Server

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-04-13

Country: United States of America

Location: MA133: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 3 Concord 50 Apple Hill Drive Concord - Building 3, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We have an immediate need for an “onsite” Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer (Quality Assurance/Compliance) to support Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS). The successful candidate must reside within 50 miles of Tewksbury (travel compensation not included).

Within Quality & Mission Assurance, the Software Quality Engineering (SWQE) department provides services to the Business throughout the product development lifecycle. Job duties include classified activities in secure labs and unclassified activities in a dedicated workspace.

Common SWQE tasks involve review of SW Release Packages (Windchill PDM, Azure DevOps Server), CDRL Deliverables (IR, CN, ECP), SW Investigation Requests (SIRs), SW Trouble Reports (STRs, Code Reviews), Physical Media (LV), Test Artifacts, and participation in Peer Reviews (SW, SE), Control Boards (CCB/SRB, SSRB), Tracking Books (Metrics), Command Media (Policies), Test Witnessing (SQT, FQT), and Audits.

Key Locations You Will Support

• Primary activities occur daily at the main Tewksbury MA site (50 Apple Hill Drive).
• Test witnessing occurs quarterly at Andover MA site (3 miles; 362 Lowell St.) and annually at nearby Pelham NH site (11 miles; 50 Bush Hill Rd.).
• Potential annual visit to Marlborough MA site (35 miles; 1001 Boston Post Rd.).

Key Programs

LADS includes Global Patriot, Ghost-Eye / Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense, National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile, Short/Medium-Range Ground-Based Air (Multi-Function Radio Frequency Sensor, Enduring Indirect Fire Protection Capability, Stinger Next Generation Short-Range Interceptor), Precision Fires & Maneuver (TOW, Javelin, Excalibur), and High Energy Laser (Counter Unmanned Aerial) systems.

This is an Onsite role in Tewksbury, MA

What You will Do:

• Compliance – Ensure digital products adhere to contractual and corporate requirements. Review and approve inputs and outputs to/from Software, Systems, and Integration & Test organizations.
• Processes – Leverage modern experiences with software development and quality best practices. Increasingly adopt Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Improvement – Perform evaluations and risk assessments across lifecycle. Facilitate root cause and continuous improvement with corrective actions.
• Products – Ensure integrity of the technical data package. Identify, collect, and measure software quality attributes, metrics, and data. Monitor and participate in test and release.
• Teamwork – Interact with customers, product development, and test personnel. Provide guidance to senior managers, team members, and group peers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Education and eight (8) years of Quality Experience (Assurance, or Compliance, or Engineering) or Engineering Experience.
• You must have 8 years working experience in a Quality or Technical role and applying advanced concepts across at least FIVE of the following:
  • Compliance Evaluation: validation, verification, auditing, action items.
  • Requirements Verification: software/systems specifications, functionality, performance, release plans, statement of work, contracts.
  • Software Processes: requirements decomposition, code reviews, functions / features, building / configuration management, integration.
  • Maintenance Processes: patches, upgrades, installation, backups, recovery, synchronization.
  • Defect Management: dispositioning, prioritization, resolution, implementation.
  • Integration Support: classified labs, systems, software, hardware, connectivity, tools, equipment.
  • Test Witnessing: test plans, test procedures, use cases, scenarios, requirements traceability, test reports, test sites.
  • Records Management: software executables, release notes, security bulletins, training manuals, user guides, customer deliverables.
  • Release Management: checklists, labels, versions, licenses, repositories.
  • Technology Knowledge: software applications, servers / appliances, virtual machines, networks, storage.
• Analysis: Experience with Root Cause identification of process issues, or, Debugging of software/system errors (bugs, failures, triage), and Corrective Action.
• Metrics: Experience with identification, development, monitoring, reporting, measurement, dashboards.
• PowerPoint: Experience creating and submitting presentations for/to Senior Management.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Standards: Experience with Quality concepts via ISO9001, AS9100, AS9115.
• Policies: Experience with a Quality Management System (QMS) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Development: Experience with Integrated Development Environment (IDE) applications, modeling, or databases (ClearCase, DOORS, RQM, Cameo, Rhapsody, Oracle, SAP).
• Agile: Experience in related processes (SCRUM teams, sprints / increments, stories / points, backlog / burndown, defect), or Rapid Application Development, with continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD).
• DevSecOps: Experience with Toolchains (Jira, Confluence, ADS, Jenkins, GitHub, Coverity, Grafana, JFrog Artifactory).
• Methodologies: Experience in Continuous Improvement methods (e.g., Six Sigma, CORE).
• Lifecycle: Experience in test-driven development and phase-gate reviews (e.g., TDMC, RPLM, IPDS, other).
• Additionally …
  • Projects: Experience with leading, coordinating, planning, prioritization, execution, and escalation.
  • Strategy: Experience overseeing key initiatives with medium-size cross-functional teams and collaborating with Business and Technical stakeholders.
  • Certification: Active in Quality, SW Eng., Agile Methodology, Cyber / Info. Assurance, Systems Eng., or Project Mgmt.
  • An Advanced Degree.

What We Offer:

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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