Software Quality Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Marlborough, MA is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to join the Advanced Technology SBU onsite. You will work with cross‑functional teams to verify and validate design, development, and integration of Raytheon's digital products, including embedded code, simulations, and firmware, ensuring compliance to requirements and product quality.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship, with daily collaboration across software, systems, and test teams in a fast-paced defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum of two (2) years applying technical concepts in the software development process.
• Experience with Agile or DevOps software development practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support program execution across systems and digital products development.
• Review inputs/outputs for Software, Systems, System Integration and Test artifacts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to verify and validate designs.

Skills

Software quality

Agile/DevOps

Software testing

Code analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Software instrumentation

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

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

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's 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.

We have an immediate need for a Software Quality Engineer for the Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit (SBU) located in Marlborough, MA. You will work with the different cross functional organizations to ensure verification and validation of design, development, and integration of Raytheon's digital products. Digital products include artifacts related to embedded code, simulations, firmware, and other artifacts as required by contract.

This is an Onsite role in Marlborough, MA.

What You Will Do

Program Execution Support - participate in all phases of systems/digital products design and development. Ensure that the digital products have are compliant to product/process requirements. Review and approve inputs/outputs to Software, Systems, System Integration and Test and other work products.

What You Will Learn

• Product Continuous Improvement - perform evaluations/risk assessments of activities across the digital products development lifecycle. Drive continuous improvements by assessing process/product measures to instill a continuous improvement and a data driven culture throughout your assigned program effort.
• Product Integrity - ensure integrity of the digital products & the Technical Data Package. Monitor and participate in the test and release of the work products. Measure and evaluate key software attributes.
• Teamwork - Provides guidance both to project staff and department senior staff. Guides the successful completion of program quality assessments and may function in a software quality leadership role. Interacts with senior product development and test personnel through both written and verbal communication. Has extensive knowledge of emerging software development and quality paradigms.
• Process Improvement - improve and deploy Quality Engineering processes. Collaborate on project activities to improve key processes. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Partner with key stakeholders to improve product quality and process effectiveness.
• Knowledge and Tools - practical experience and knowledge with Agile or DevOps software development. Emphasis on software testing, continuous integration, and continuous monitoring to improve product quality in areas such as code analysis, root cause corrective action, information assurance and development methodologies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science. Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two (2) years applying technical concepts in the software development process.
• Previous experience with the following: Software/firmware development
• Conducting quality assessments of software products and artifacts.
• Agile or DevOps software development practices
• Software testing, integration and monitoring.
• 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 in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or other related STEM technical field of study.
• Project and workload management skills to utilize resources effectively to satisfy demanding internal customers and implementation schedules
• Balance of both technical and soft skills for team interfacing and cohesion
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess the ability to serve as an organizational spokesperson
• Act as an advisor to management, customers and team members on Software Quality concepts and practices
• Working ISO9000/AS9100
• Experience using Six Sigma practices and methodologies