Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer onsite Marlborough, MA

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer (Compliance) to lead software quality and compliance activities. The role emphasizes DoD Secret clearance and security controls throughout the lifecycle.

You will work onsite with Agile and DevSecOps practices, collaborating with engineering, testing, safety, and hardware quality teams to drive risk-based improvements and process excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of quality or engineering experience in software, systems, or technical roles.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, code reviews, defect management, release processes, metrics, and risk analysis.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess software deliverables including requirements, defects, and test artifacts.
• Participate in peer reviews, control boards, tracking books, and audits.
• Ensure compliance of digital products with contractual requirements and partner inputs/outputs.
• Apply risk assessments, root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Leverage Agile and DevSecOps practices to improve processes and software quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Integration/Test, Safety, and Hardware Quality teams.
• Provide guidance to senior leadership, team members, and peers.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

Code reviews

Defect management

Release processes

Metrics

Risk analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Windchill PDM

Azure DevOps Server

Jenkins

GitHub

Confluence

DOORS

RQM

Cameo

Rhapsody

Coverity

Job description

Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer (Compliance)

Location: Marlborough, MA (1001 Boston Post Rd, Building 2)

Employment Type: Onsite (US Citizen required for security clearance)

Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship required; must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, active and existing from day 1.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess Software Deliverables such as CDRL, Command Media, SW Release Packages (Windchill PDM, Azure DevOps), Requirements, Defects, Pull Requests, Media, and Test Artifacts.
• Participate in Peer Reviews, Control Boards (CCB, SRB), Tracking Books (Metrics), Test Witnessing (SQT, FQT), and Audits.
• Ensure compliance of digital products with contractual requirements and partner inputs/outputs.
• Apply risk assessments, root‑cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions across the lifecycle.
• Leverage Agile and DevSecOps practices to improve processes and software quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Integration/Test, Safety, and Hardware Quality teams.
• Provide guidance to senior leadership, team members, and peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) – or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of quality or engineering experience in software, systems, or technical roles.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, code reviews, defect management, release processes, metrics, and risk analysis.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Certifications in Quality, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Agile, Cyber/IA, or Project Management.
• Experience with DevSecOps toolchains: Confluence, Azure DevOps Server, Jenkins, GitHub, Coverity.
• Familiarity with configuration management systems (ClearCase, DOORS, RQM, Cameo, Rhapsody).
• IPSec, TLS, DHCP, SNMP, DNS, IDS, SIEM knowledge; experience managing network security.
• Background in leading cross‑functional initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, and strategy development.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD (range reflects all experience levels).

Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.

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Application Information

The application window is approximately 40 days from posting. Please note that this position is U.S. based and no relocation will be offered.