Principal Software Quality Engineer onsite Woburn, MA

Date Posted:

2026-05-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

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 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 have an immediate need for a Software Quality Engineer for the Strategic Upper Tier Missile Defense Agency/Sensors & Precision Strike (SSPS) section within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) onsite in Woburn, MA.  You will work with the different cross functional organizations as an individual contributor to ensure verification and validation of design, development, and integration of Raytheon’s digital products. Digital products include artifacts related to embedded code, simulations, firmware, and other artifacts as required by contract.

This is an “Onsite” role in Woburn, MA

What You Will Do:

• Program Execution Support – participate in all phases of systems/digital products design and development. Ensure that the digital products have are compliant to product/process requirements.  Review and approve inputs/outputs to Software, Systems, System Integration and Test and other work products.
• Product Continuous Improvement – perform independent evaluations/risk assessments of activities across the digital products development lifecycle. Drive continuous improvements by assessing process/product measures to instill a continuous improvement and a data driven culture throughout your assigned program effort.
• Product Integrity – ensure integrity of the digital products & the Technical Data Package.  Monitor and participate in the test and release of the work products. Measure and analyze key software attributes.
• Teamwork – Provides guidance both to project staff and department senior staff. Guides the successful completion of program quality assessments and may function in a software quality leadership role. Interacts with senior product development and test personnel through both written and verbal communication. Has extensive knowledge of emerging software development and quality paradigms.
• Process Improvement – improve and deploy Quality Engineering processes. Lead, project activities to improve key processes. Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Partner with key stakeholders to improve product quality and process effectiveness.
• Knowledge and Tools – practical experience and knowledge with Agile or DevOps software development. Emphasis on software testing, continuous integration, and continuous monitoring to improve product quality in areas such as code analysis, root cause corrective action, information assurance and development methodologies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
  • Relevant experience is working with technical principles in the software development process
• Experience with software/firmware development processes; conducting quality assessments of software products and artifacts.
• Previous experience with Agile or DevOps software development.
• Experience in software testing, continuous integration and/or continuous monitoring.
• Ability to obtain INTERIM 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project and workload management skills to utilize resources effectively to satisfy demanding internal customers and implementation schedules
• Technical leadership of small teams
• Ability to define and review quality requirements for program bids and proposals
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess the ability to serve as an organizational spokesperson
• Act as an advisor to management, customers and team members on Software Quality concepts and practices
• Working knowledge of Earned Value, ISO9000/AS9100 and IPDS
• Experience using CORE/Six Sigma practices and methodologies to continuously improve software systems created using the Quality Management System requirements based on AS9100 and AS9115
• Practical experience of Guidance, Navigation, Signal Processing, Radar and Discrimination systems and associated algorithms is desired.
• Advanced degree – M.S.

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, Collaboration, and Innovation.

No relocation offered

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

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  

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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.

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