Software Quality Engineer

Date Posted : 2025-12-18

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AZ807 : RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

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 Quality Engineer for the Air, Space and Defense Systems (ASDS) and Naval Power (NP) Strategic Business Units (SBUs) located in Tucson, AZ. You will work with the different cross functional organizations 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 Tucson, AZ

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 with product / process requirements. Review and approve inputs / outputs to Software, Systems, System Integration and Test and other work products.

Product Continuous Improvement - perform 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 focused 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 evaluate 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 oversight 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 and 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 Bachelors' Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related STEM degree and two (2) years working experience in advanced technical principles in the software development process and practice with experience on the following :

Software / firmware development processes; conducting quality assessments of software products and artifacts.

Previous experience with Agile or DevOps software development practices. Emphasis on software testing, continuous integration and continuous monitoring is preferred.

The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to start is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer :

Project and workload management experience, utilizing resources to satisfy demanding internal customers and implementation schedules

Experience using both technical and soft skills for team interfacing and cohesion

Experience using oral and written communications, and interpersonal skills

Experience as an organizational spokesperson

Experienced advisor to management, customers and team members on Software Quality concepts and practices

Experience working with 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.

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.

Additional Information :

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 : This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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 :

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 66,000 USD - 130,000 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.

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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