Software Validation Test Lead

Prattwhitney; North Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Massachusetts is seeking a Software Validation Test Lead to spearhead testing efforts for the Patriot software team in Tewksbury. You will design, implement, and execute tests while guiding a team of engineers and reporting progress to leadership.

The role emphasizes test planning, collaboration with developers and architects, and hands-on data analysis. On-site work in MA with potential off-hours testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience in testing/validation.
• Experience leading testing teams and creating test plans.
• Background in software engineering, validation, verification, and requirements analysis.
• Ability to obtain interim Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven leadership and strong communication for executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Test Efforts across projects to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Create comprehensive test plans with objectives and timelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide technical teams.
• Collaborate with developers, system architects, and cross-functional teams.
• Provide status updates, risks, and issue reporting to leadership.
• Review requirements for clarity and testability; test objective writing.
• Design and execute test cases (manual and automated).
• Analyze test results and document findings with improvement recommendations.
• Occasional off-hours testing as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Test planning

Test execution

Mentoring

Cross-team collaboration

Requirements analysis

Data analysis

Test design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord 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 are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software Validation Test Lead to spearhead testing initiatives and mentor fellow engineers within our Patriot Software Team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. In this role, you will not only design, implement, and execute tests, but also take on critical leadership responsibilities such as test planning, guiding the team, leading improvements, and reporting on progress. You will collaborate closely with software developers, system architects, and product leads to ensure our solutions align with customer requirements. Patriot is the world's pre-eminent air defense system, and we are currently developing software in support of new system capabilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your contributions will directly influence the global success of our products.

What You Will Do

• Lead Test Efforts: Oversee and guide testing activities across projects, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Create Test Plans: Develop comprehensive test plans that outline strategies, objectives, and timelines for successful testing.
• Mentor and Guide: Support junior engineers by sharing expertise, providing training, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with developers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration and functionality.
• Provide Status Updates: Regularly communicate progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Review Software Requirements: Analyze and verify software requirements for clarity and completeness and testability.
• Write Test Objectives: Define clear and concise test objectives that guide the testing process and ensure thorough coverage.
• Design and Execute Test Cases: Create innovative test cases (manual and automated) and execute them rigorously in our on-site lab.
• Data Analysis: Analyze test results, identify discrepancies, and provide clear documentation and recommendations for improvement.
• Occasional Off-Hours Testing: Conduct testing during second or third shifts, as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Leadership experience in a testing environment, including creating test plans, providing status updates, and guiding technical teams.
• Experience in software engineering, validation, verification, requirements analysis, and/or testing.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an interim secret U.S. security clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Familiarity with Patriot software and Patriot-specific processes and tools.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies (functional, integration, regression, performance, etc.) and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating detailed test plans and leading test efforts for complex projects.
• Proficiency with bug tracking and test management tools.
• Proficiency with DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System) or similar requirements traceability tools.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and address technical issues effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead, mentor, and report to a range audiences.

What We Offer

• 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

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

This position is in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Living in Massachusetts means you’ll have easy access to the ocean and locations of historical significance. You can enjoy varied outdoor activities ranging from hiking and camping to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Massachusetts is recognized as one of the best states to call “home.”

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.