Software Engineering Process & Metrics Lead (Onsite)

Raytheon; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Huntsville, AL is seeking a software/process engineering leader to define and deploy software engineering execution processes, SDPs, and governance to ensure rigorous, auditable programs.

You will design dashboards and analytics pipelines, analyze performance data, and collaborate with engineers and leaders to drive continuous improvement and measurable outcomes in defense programs. Onsite work required with security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in software engineering, systems engineering, engineering operations, or software process/metrics roles.
• Experience developing, documenting, or maintaining software engineering processes, workflows, SDPs, or other engineering compliance artifacts.
• Experience performing quantitative analysis of engineering or technical performance data (trend analysis, statistical methods, root‑cause analysis).
• Experience creating dashboards, scorecards, or reporting products using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience with metrics including calculation, operational thresholds, or data governance requirements.
• Experience leading or facilitating technical working sessions with engineering teams or stakeholders to align processes, metrics, or reporting expectations.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued interim secret security clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and deploy software engineering execution processes, workflows, and guidance artifacts that ensure technical rigor, traceability, and alignment with engineering lifecycle requirements.
• Develop and maintain software release compliance artifacts—including Software Development Plans (SDPs), Command Media–aligned process enablers, and engineering execution controls to ensure releases meet required technical and procedural standards.
• Analyze software engineering performance data using quantitative methods to identify systemic issues, execution bottlenecks, risk indicators, performance gaps, and optimization opportunities; translate findings into technically actionable recommendations for engineering leadership.
• Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of manual, tool‑enabled, and automated data collection solutions that improve metric accuracy, data repeatability, engineering observability, and statistical validity across programs.
• Architect engineering performance dashboards, scorecards, analytics pipelines, and leadership reporting products that transform raw engineering data into high‑fidelity technical insight for decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate technical working sessions with engineering teams, process owners, and stakeholders to establish precise metric definitions, operational thresholds, calculation methods, data governance rules, and standardized reporting expectations.
• Support engineering process and metric governance by ensuring operational definitions are technically sound, auditable, and scalable; contribute to process change control, configuration management, and cross‑program engineering process alignment.
• Perform all responsibilities onsite to enable direct technical engagement, collaboration, and hands‑on interaction with engineering and program teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Systems engineering

Engineering operations

Metrics analysis

Dashboard design

Data governance

Statistical analysis

Technical briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This is an onsite role based in Huntsville, AL.

What You Will Do

• Define, document, and deploy software engineering execution processes, workflows, and guidance artifacts that ensure technical rigor, traceability, and alignment with engineering lifecycle requirements.
• Develop and maintain software release compliance artifacts—including Software Development Plans (SDPs), Command Media–aligned process enablers, and engineering execution controls to ensure releases meet required technical and procedural standards.
• Analyze software engineering performance data using quantitative methods to identify systemic issues, execution bottlenecks, risk indicators, performance gaps, and optimization opportunities; translate findings into technically actionable recommendations for engineering leadership.
• Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of manual, tool‑enabled, and automated data collection solutions that improve metric accuracy, data repeatability, engineering observability, and statistical validity across programs.
• Architect engineering performance dashboards, scorecards, analytics pipelines, and leadership reporting products that transform raw engineering data into high‑fidelity technical insight for decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate technical working sessions with engineering teams, process owners, and stakeholders to establish precise metric definitions, operational thresholds, calculation methods, data governance rules, and standardized reporting expectations.
• Support engineering process and metric governance by ensuring operational definitions are technically sound, auditable, and scalable; contribute to process change control, configuration management, and cross‑program engineering process alignment.
• Perform all responsibilities onsite to enable direct technical engagement, collaboration, and hands‑on interaction with engineering and program teams.

What You Will Learn

• Accelerate your understanding of end‑to‑end engineering lifecycle execution — and see firsthand how disciplined processes directly shape cost, schedule, technical performance, and product quality across cutting‑edge programs.
• Develop high‑value engineering metrics and performance indicators that are practical to collect, scientifically defined, and tightly aligned with engineering and leadership objectives.
• Transform ambiguous or complex engineering challenges into clear processes, structured data flows, and repeatable decision frameworks that improve technical accuracy, reduce friction, and elevate execution maturity.
• Build strong partnerships across software engineering, functional organizations, and program teams — gaining experience influencing stakeholders, clarifying expectations, and aligning groups around shared engineering objectives.
• Enhance your ability to communicate engineering performance in compelling ways by creating dashboards, scorecards, and briefings that translate complex technical data into insights leaders can act on.
• Grow as a process‑driven engineering professional, gaining exposure to governance, compliance frameworks, change management, and organizational improvement that strengthens long‑term career development.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.
• Experience in software engineering, systems engineering, engineering operations, or software process/metrics roles.
• Experience developing, documenting, or maintaining software engineering processes, workflows, SDPs, or other engineering compliance artifacts.
• Experience performing quantitative analysis of engineering or technical performance data (trend analysis, statistical methods, root‑cause analysis).
• Experience creating dashboards, scorecards, or reporting products using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience with metrics including calculation, operational thresholds, or data governance requirements.
• Experience leading or facilitating technical working sessions with engineering teams or stakeholders to align processes, metrics, or reporting expectations.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued interim secret security clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in software engineering or engineering operations within aerospace, defense, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience working with Command Media, process change control, engineering governance, or compliance frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience designing or supporting automated or tool‑enabled data collection solutions for engineering metrics.
• Experience architecting analytics pipelines or engineering performance dashboards for leadership decision‑making.
• Background in configuration management, quality engineering, or process improvement frameworks such as CMMI, AS9100, or Lean.
• Experience performing statistical analysis using Python, R, MATLAB, or JMP.
• Strong ability to communicate complex engineering data through technical briefings, dashboards, and leadership reports.

Learn More & Apply Now

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.