Software Quality Engineer onsite Woburn, MA

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer in Woburn, MA to verify and validate Raytheon’s digital products, firmware, and simulations. You will work cross-functionally to ensure product quality, drive process improvements, and monitor software attributes across development lifecycles.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field with 5+ years in software quality, plus experience in Agile/DevOps, testing, CI/CD, and root-cause analysis. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Math, Engineering, CS, Systems Engineering or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in software/firmware development and quality.
• Experience with Agile or DevOps, software testing and CI/CD.
• Ability to obtain interim security clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of design and development for digital products.
• Ensure compliance to product/process requirements and approve related outputs.
• Perform evaluations and risk assessments to drive improvements.
• Guide project staff on software quality and emerging paradigms.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

Skills

Agile/DevOps

Software testing

Continuous integration

Continuous monitoring

Code analysis

Root cause analysis

Information assurance

Development methodologies

Education

BS degree in STEM

Tools

CORE/Six Sigma

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG 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 freedom 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 Senior Software Quality Engineer for the Global Sensors and Mission Systems section within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) located in Woburn, MA. You will work with the different cross functional organizations as an individual contributor 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.

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.
• Product Continuous Improvement – Perform independent 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 analyze 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. Lead project activities to improve key processes. Facilitate 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:

• BS degree in Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or other related STEM degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is work in software/firmware development
• Experience with software/firmware development processes
• Experience conducting quality assessments of software products and/or artifacts.
• Previous experience with Agile or DevOps software development (software testing, continuous integration and/or continuous monitoring).
• Ability to obtain INTERIM 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.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Project and workload management skills to utilize resources effectively to satisfy demanding internal customers and implementation schedules
• 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 knowledge of Earned Value, ISO9000/AS9100 Experience using CORE/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.
• Advanced degree – M.S.

What we offer:

• The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 out and holidays.
• 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.

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.