Software Systems Quality Engineer II onsite Tucson, AZ

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

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Software Systems Quality Engineer II (Compliance) to ensure government and contractual quality compliance across software products. The role involves working onsite with fast-paced deliveries and collaboration with engineering, quality and security teams.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain security clearance, and a STEM bachelor's degree with experience in quality or engineering.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2 years of quality or engineering experience.
• Experience in Agile: SCRUM, CI/CD, backlog management.
• Experience with software requirements, verification, testing, and release processes.
• Experience with metrics, dashboards, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review deliverables, policies, and test artifacts.
• Participate in peer reviews, control boards, and audits.
• Support development and quality assurance across lifecycle.

Skills

Security Clearance

Quality Assurance

Software Engineering

Agile / SCRUM

Systems Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced Degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Windchill

Jira

CI/CD

Git

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-16

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

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

Company Overview

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.

Job Title

Software Systems Quality Engineer II (Compliance)

Programs

LADS includes Global Patriot, Ghost-Eye / Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense, National Fire Protection, 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 Learn - Focus Areas

• Compliance – Ensure digital products adhere to contractual requirements. Review and approve inputs/outputs to/from partner organizations.
• 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.

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.

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) Education and 2 years of Quality or Engineering experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a Quality or Technical role with a combination of applying principles across the following:
• Agile: SCRUM teams, sprints / increments, stories / points, backlog / burndown, continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD).
• Testing: execution witnessing, location, plans, procedures, requirements traceability, reports.
• Requirements: verification, software specifications, systems specifications, functionality, performance, statement of work, contracts.
• Software: lifecycle processes, requirements decomposition, code reviews, functions, features, builds, configuration management.
• Defects: quantification, severity, priority, age, resolution, effort, impact, implementation.
• Release: delivery management, checklists, labels, versions, licenses, repositories, software executables, release notes, security bulletins, training manuals, user guides.
• Metrics: defining, developing, monitoring, measuring, reporting, dashboards, tools (e.g., Business Insight reports, Jira reports, Excel tables).
• Analysis: identifying process issue Root Causes and implementing Corrective Actions.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree
• Working experience in the following areas:
• Certifications: 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.
• Strategy: leading cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with Business-Technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity/training in the following areas:
• 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: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation

Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.

This role is designated as onsite

This role is designated as 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires a security clearance. 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

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.

Salary Range

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.

Benefits

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.

Incentive Compensation

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.

Location Application Details

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.

Application Window

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

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.