Software Quality Engineer

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Software Quality Engineer to join the Naval Power SBU. You will work with cross-functional teams to verify and validate design, development, and integration of Raytheon’s digital products. Digital products include embedded code, simulations, firmware, and other artifacts as required by contract.

This onsite role requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of software development experience, and you must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2+ years applying technical concepts in the software development process.
• Experience with software/firmware development, quality assessments, and Agile/DevOps practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Program Execution Support – participate in all phases of systems/digital products design and development.
• Review and approve inputs/outputs to Software, Systems, System Integration and Test and other work products.
• Monitor and measure key software attributes and ensure product quality throughout development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and root cause analysis.
• Provide guidance to project staff and senior staff on software quality concepts and practices.

Skills

Software quality concepts

Agile/DevOps practices

Software testing

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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'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 Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU) located in Tucson, AZ. 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 Tucson, AZ.

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 to continuously improve software systems created using the Quality Management System requirements based on AS9100 and AS9115
• Practical experience of Guidance, Navigation, Signal Processing, Radar and Discrimination systems and associated algorithms is desired.

What We Offer

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a 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 benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

Additional Information

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.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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

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