Job Information
RTX Corporation Sr. Software Systems Quality Engineer in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Date Posted:
2024-06-24
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA801: Marlborough, MA 1001 Boston Post Road Building 2, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA
Position Role Type:
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) to support the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). The successful candidate must reside within 90 miles of Marlboro (travel compensation is not included).
This position is an onsite role.
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 Marlboro site (1001 Boston Post Road East).
Infrequent visits to other sites may occasionally arise (Tewksbury MA, Andover MA, Pelham NH).
Limited Remote work may be periodically defined by and authorized by supervisor.
LADS 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).
LADS also includes Short/Medium-Range Ground-Based Air (MFRFS [Multi-Function Radio Frequency Sensor], EIFPC [Enduring Indirect Fire Protection Capability], Stinger NGSRI [Next Generation Short-Range Interceptor]), Precision Fires & Maneuver (TOW, Javelin, Excalibur), and High Energy Laser (CUAS; Counter Unmanned Aerial) systems that are supported across the USA (Fullerton CA, Tucson AZ, McKinney TX, Huntsville AL, Fort Wayne IN).
Within 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.
What You Will Do
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.
Qualification You Must Have
Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Education and five (5) years of Engineering Experience.
5 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).
Working experience with software requirements (e.g., contract, statement of work, specifications), development (coding, building), test (plans, procedures, traceability, reports), compliance (validation, verification, auditing), and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD).
Working experience on Agile teams with related processes (e.g., sprints / iterations / increments, stories / points, backlog / burndown, defect density / removal).
Working experience with Software Quality Metrics development and tracking, as well as Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCCA).
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 STEM Degree.
Ability to lead Project Initiatives within small teams.
Experience creating MS Power Point presentations for Senior Management.
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.
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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.htm
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The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.