Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer - Tewksbury, MA
Company: RTX
Location: Concord
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Date Posted: 2026-03-16 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: 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 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 an onsite Principal Software Systems Quality
Engineer (Quality Assurance/Compliance) to support Land & Air
Defense Systems (LADS). Within Quality & Mission Assurance, the
Software Quality Engineering department (SWQE) performs classified
activities in secure labs and unclassified activities in dedicated
workspaces. Key Programs: LADS includes Global Patriot, Ghost-Eye /
Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense, National Advanced Surface-to-Air
Missile, Multi-Function Radio Frequency Sensor, Enduring Indirect
Fire Protection Capability, Stinger, Next Generation Short-Range
Interceptor, TOW, Javelin, Excalibur, and Counter Unmanned Aerial
systems. Key Locations: Software Quality collaborates with
Engineering (Software, Systems, Integration/Test, Safety) and other
Quality functions (Program Quality Leads, Hardware Quality).
Primary activities occur daily at the main Tewksbury MA site (50
Apple Hill Drive). Test Witnessing occurs quarterly at Andover MA
site (362 Lowell St.) and annually at nearby Pelham NH site (50
Bush Hill Rd.). This is an onsite role in Tewksbury, MA What You
Will Do : Compliance – Ensure digital products adhere to
contractual requirements. Review and approve inputs/outputs to/from
partner organizations. Improvement – Perform independent
evaluations and risk assessments across lifecycle. Facilitate root
cause analysis and corrective actions. Products – Ensure integrity
of the technical data package. Identify, collect, and measure
software quality attributes, metrics, and data. Teamwork – Interact
with customers, product development, and test personnel. Provide
guidance to senior management, team members, and group peers.
Processes – Leverage modern experiences with software development
and quality best practices. Increasingly adopt Agile and DevSecOps
methodologies. 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 :
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology,
Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years
of Quality or Engineering Experience. 8 years working experience in
a Quality or Technical role and applying advanced concepts across
at least EIGHT of the following. Compliance Evaluation experience:
validation, verification, auditing, action items. Requirements
Verification experience: software/systems specifications,
functionality, performance, release plans, statement of work,
contracts. Release Management experience: checklists, labels,
versions, licenses, repositories. Test Witnessing experience: test
plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports,
test sites. Software Processes experience: requirements
decomposition, code reviews, functions / features, building /
configuration management. Defect Management experience:
dispositioning, prioritization, resolution, implementation. Records
Management experience: software executables, release notes,
security bulletins, training manuals, user guides. Integration
experience: security, systems, software, hardware, connectivity,
tools, equipment. Maintenance Processes experience: patches,
upgrades, installation, backups, recovery, synchronization.
Technology experience: applications, servers, virtual machines,
networks, storage. Projects Experience: Proven experience with
overseeing, coordination, planning, prioritization, execution, and
escalation. Policies Experience: Experience with Quality Management
Systems (QMS) and Operating Procedures (SOPs). Analysis Experience:
Experience identifying Root Cause of process issues and
implementing Corrective Actions. Metrics Experience: Experience
defining, developing, monitoring, measuring, reporting, and
dashboards. Agile Experience: Familiarity with SCRUM teams, sprints
/ increments, stories / points, backlog / burndown) and continuous
integration/delivery (CI/CD). PowerPoint Experience: Creating and
presenting Senior Management briefings. 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. Qualifications We Prefer : Standards:
Experience with Quality concepts via AS9115, AS9100, ISO9001.
Strategy: Experience driving key initiatives with cross-functional
teams and collaborating with Business and Technical stakeholders.
Development: Experience Integrating Dev. Environment (IDE)
applications, modeling, or databases (ClearCase, DOORS, RQM, Cameo,
Rhapsody, Oracle, SAP). DevSecOps: Experience with Toolchains
(Jira, Confluence, ADS, Jenkins, GitHub, Coverity). Certification:
Active in Quality, SW or Systems Eng., Agile, Cyber / IA, Proj.
Mgmt. Advanced Degree. What We Offer : Whether you’re just starting
out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we
offer a robust total rewards package 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. Learn More & Apply Now! 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:
https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.h 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. 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. 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. 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:
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