Software Quality Engineer

Software Quality Engineer

We have an immediate need for a Software Quality Engineer for the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU) 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 to product/process requirements. Review and approve inputs/outputs to Software, Systems, System Integration and Test and other work products.

What You Will Learn :

• 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 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 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 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. Collaborate on project activities to improve key processes. Participate in 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 :

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science. Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two (2) years applying technical concepts in the software development process.
• Previous experience with the following:
• Software/firmware development
• Conducting quality assessments of software products and artifacts.
• Agile or DevOps software development practices
• Software testing, integration and monitoring.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or other related STEM technical field of study.
• Project and workload management skills to utilize resources effectively to satisfy demanding internal customers and implementation schedules
• Balance of both technical and soft skills for team interfacing and cohesion
• 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 ISO9000/AS9100
• Experience using 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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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.