Software Systems Quality Engineer (Compliance) in AZ

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks an onsite Software Systems Quality Engineer I (Compliance) to ensure software products meet contractual requirements and maintain high-quality data packages. The role collaborates with Software Quality and Engineering teams, performing tasks from documentation reviews to audits, while operating in secure labs and dedicated spaces.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, and a STEM bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years of

Qualifications

• Eligibility for U.S. government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Less than 2 years of relevant Quality or Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Review of Document Deliverables (CDRL), Policies, SW Release Packages (Windchill PDM, Azure DevOps), SW Requirements Changes, SW/Systems Defects, SW Pulls (Code Reviews).
• Participation in Peer Reviews (SW, SE), Control Boards (CCB, SRB), Tracking Books (Metrics), Test Witnessing (SQT, FQT), and Audits.
• Interact with customers, product development, and test personnel to ensure compliance and quality actions.

Skills

Security clearance

Quality assurance

Software quality

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Windchill PDM

Azure DevOps Server

Jenkins

GitHub

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 800 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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 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 an onsite Software Systems Quality Engineer I (Compliance) to support Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) in Tucson, AZ. LADS programs include Global Patriot, Ghost-Eye / Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense, National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile, Stinger, Next Generation Short-Range Interceptor, TOW, Javelin, Excalibur, and counter unmanned aerial systems.

Locations Software Quality collaborates with Engineering (Software, Systems, Integration/Test, Safety) and other Quality functions (Program Quality Leads, Hardware Quality). Activities occur ONSITE every week and every day (Monday through Friday). Daily activities occur primarily at 1151 East Hermans Road (main Tucson AZ site). Collaboration regularly occurs at 9030 S. Rita Road and 3350 E. Hemisphere Loop.

What You Will Do

Within Quality & Mission Assurance, the Software Quality Engineering department performs classified activities in secure labs and unclassified activities in dedicated workspaces.

• SWQE Tasks – Review of Document Deliverables (CDRL), Command Media (Policies), SW Release Packages (Windchill PDM, Azure DevOps), SW Requirements Changes, SW/System Defects, SW Pulls (Code Reviews), Media, and Test Artifacts.
• Participation in Peer Reviews (SW, SE), Control Boards (CCB, SRB), Tracking Books (Metrics), Test Witnessing (SQT, FQT), and Audits.

What You Will Learn

• Compliance – Ensure digital products adhere to contractual requirements.
• Products – Ensure integrity of the technical data package. Identify, collect, and measure software quality attributes, metrics, and data.
• Improvement – Perform independent evaluations and risk assessments across lifecycle. Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Processes – Leverage modern experiences with software development and quality best practices. Increasingly adopt Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Teamwork – Interact with customers, product development, and test personnel. Provide guidance to senior leadership, team members, and group peers.

Qualifications

You Must Have Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience is in Quality or Engineering.

Education or Training in the following areas

• Quality, Software Eng., Systems Eng., Agile, Cyber / IA, Project Management.
• PowerPoint: briefing creation and presentation to Senior Management.
• Standards: quality principles via AS9115, AS9100, ISO9001.
• Policies: Quality Management Systems (QMS) and/or Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Compliance: evaluation, validation, auditing, corrective actions.
• Maintenance: processes, patches, upgrades, installation, backups, recovery, synchronization.
• Projects: leading, coordination, planning, prioritization, execution, escalation.
• Interest in the following areas: Strategy: leading cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with Business-Technical stakeholders.
• DevSecOps: Toolchains (Confluence, ADS – Azure DevOps Server, Jenkins, GitHub, Coverity).
• Development: Integrated Development Environment (IDE) applications, modeling, databases (ClearCase, DOORS, RQM, Cameo, Rhapsody, Oracle, SAP).
• Networking: maintaining computer networks to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient communication between devices and systems.
• Connectivity: physical networks, virtual networks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), cloud-based infrastructures.
• Configurations: installing or verifying devices routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, as well as monitoring performance and identifying bottlenecks.
• Protocols: OSI, TCP, IP, IPsec, TLS, DHCP, SNMP, FC, SCSI, DNS, IDS, SIEM.
• Integration: security, systems, software, hardware, connectivity, tools, equipment.
• Technology: devices, applications, servers, virtual machines, networks, storage.

What We Offer

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
• CollaborationInnovation

Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.

• 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
• holidays
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of War, 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 #LI-Onsite

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.

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.