Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer

Date Posted : 2024-06-24

2024-06-24

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AZ805 : RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.

We bring 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.

Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We have an immediate need for a Software Systems Quality Engineer (Quality Assurance / Compliance) to support the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU).

The successful candidate must reside within 90 miles of Tucson AZ (travel compensation is not included). This position is an onsite role .

Key Programs

LADS includes Short / Medium-Range Ground-Based Air (Stinger NGSRI Next Generation Short-Range Interceptor , EIFPC Enduring Indirect Fire Protection Capability , Sentinel, MFRFS Multi-Function Radio Frequency Sensor ), Precision Fires & Maneuver (TOW Tube Launched Optically Tracked Wireless , Javelin, Excalibur), and High Energy Laser (CUAS;

Counter Unmanned Aerial) systems that are supported across the USA (Tucson AZ, Huntsville AL, Fort Wayne IN, Fullerton CA, McKinney TX).

LADS also includes Global Patriot (domestic and international), Ghost-Eye / LTAMDS (Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense Sensor), and NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) programs that are primarily supported from Northeastern USA in New England (Pelham NH, Andover MA, Tewksbury MA, Marlboro MA).

What You Will Do

Within Quality Mission Assurance Engineering & Sustainment Quality Assurance (QMA ESQA), Software Quality Engineering (SWQE) provides quality services to the business.

It is embedded in the product development lifecycle to ensure quality, cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met.

Job duties include classified activities in onsite secure labs and unclassified activities in a dedicated workspace. Employee will ensure verification and validation of design, development, integration, and testing of digital products.

Digital Products include software, firmware, models, simulations, releases, defects, and documentation.

Common tasks involve review of Software Release Packages (PDM, ADS), CDRL Deliverables (IR, CN, ECP), Software Investigation Requests (SIRs), Software Trouble Reports (STRs, Code Reviews), Physical Media (Loader Verifier), Test Artifacts, as well as participation with Peer Reviews (SW, SE), Control Boards (SRB, SSRB), Tracking Books (Metrics Monitoring), Command Media (Policies & Procedures), Test Witnessing (SQT, FQT), and Audits.

Focus Areas

Products Ensure integrity of the technical data package. Monitor and participate in test and release. Identify, collect, and measure software quality attributes, metrics, and data.

Compliance Participate in all phases of product design and development. Ensure digital products adhere to contractual and corporate requirements.

Review and approve inputs and outputs to / from Software, Systems, and Integration & Test organizations.

Processes Leverage modern experiences with software development and quality best practices. Conduct code analysis. Increasingly adopt Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Improvement Perform independent evaluations and risk assessments across lifecycle. Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities with corrective actions.

Teamwork Interact with customers, product development, and test personnel. Provide guidance to senior leadership, team members, and group peers.

Key Locations

Software Quality collaborates with its engineering partners (Software, Systems, Safety, etc.), other Quality functions (Hardware, Product, Mission), and Program Quality Leads (PQL).

• Primary activities occur daily at the main Tucson site (Airport Facility : 1151 East Hermans Road).
• Visits to other nearby sites / facilities (Rita Road and Palo Verde) as occasionally needed.
• Limited remote work may be periodically defined by and authorized by supervisor.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Education and eight (8) years of Quality Experience (Assurance, or Compliance, or Engineering) or Engineering Experience.
• 8 years working experience applying advanced technical principles in software development processes (e.g., requirements management, code reviews, configuration management), defect management (e.

g., dispositioning, prioritization, resolution), and artifact assessments (e.g., software releases, systems documentation, records management, customer deliverables).

• Experience with software requirements (e.g., contract, statement of work, specifications), development (code, builds), test (plans, procedures, traceability, reports), compliance (validation, verification, auditing), and continuous integration / delivery (CI / CD).
• Experience on Agile teams with related processes (e.g., sprints / iterations / increments, stories / points, backlog / burndown, defect density / removal).
• Experience with Software Quality Metrics development and tracking, as well as Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Certification in at least one of the following areas : Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Agile Methodology, Cyber / Information Assurance, or Project Management.
• Experience working in a Quality function or abiding by a Quality Management System (e.g., QMS SOPs; Standard Operating Procedures).
• 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 STEM Degree.
• Experience creating Microsoft Power Point presentations for Senior Management.
• Flexibility to travel to multiple facilities (on different days) for supporting distributed and / or phased program activities (e.

g., Software Development vs. Systems Engineering vs. Integration & Test).

• Working experience as a Project Manager within a STEM functional organization.
• Ability to coordinate Project Team planning, prioritization, execution, and escalation.
• Ability to identify and lead Strategic Initiatives of medium-size cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and toolchains (e.g., Azure DevOps Server, Confluence, Jira, Jenkins, Git, Coverity, Cucumber, Selenium, Fortify, Grafana).
• Familiarity with integrated development environments, applications, modeling, or databases (e.g., ClearCase, DOORS, RQM, Cameo, Rhapsody, Oracle, SAP).
• Knowledge of Quality Management standards (ISO9001, AS9100, AS9115).
• Experience using continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of Lifecycle Phases and Gates (e.g., IPDS).

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.

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities.

We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

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 : Clearance Information : This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , 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 :

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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.