Senior Software Quality Engineer

Date Posted:
2026-03-04
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-PA-STATE COLLEGE-5A ~ 302 Science Park Rd ~ BLDG 5A
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:
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and The Raytheon Mission - To Deliver for All of Those Who Defend All of Us. 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.

What You Will Do :

• Provide complete life-cycle support to large-scale software and systems integration programs. You ensure the quality and success of delivered software, hardware, and related documentation.
• Review contract SOW and RTX command media changes and ensure content is integrated into program plans and tracking systems
• Interface with Customer representatives
• Interface with program management, engineering, development, integration and test teams
• Provide proposal inputs including: labor bids with justifiable task descriptions / bases of estimates.
• Review program / contract Quality requirements and flow to Suppliers and/or Subcontractors; review and approve Supplier / Subcontractor test procedures and test results
• Review and ensure program plans, procedures, Raytheon Technologies policies, and contract compliance documents for consistency and SOW satisfaction.
• Develop / review / approve program Quality Plans, Subcontractor Statements of Work (SOWs), CDRLs, SDRLs, etc.
• Schedule and perform program internal audits and objective evaluations to verify compliance and effectiveness with program processes
• Participate in program team meetings, peer reviews, technical reviews, and formal reviews, such as Gate reviews and program milestone reviews
• Actively participate (identify, review, mitigate) in program risk and opportunity process
• Manage program Corrective Actions
• Gather, analyze and draw conclusions from metrics
• Review and approve internal acceptance test plans, procedures and test automation
• Conduct pre- and post-test environment configuration audits, ensure discrepancies are resolved, and witness acceptance and qualification testing
• Monitor tests, review test results (unit test, system test, regression test) and ensure issues are addressed
• Support delivered system Installations
• Lead Lessons Learned and Root Cause Analysis efforts

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and a minimum of five (5) years related Quality Engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience with multi-discipline, software or system developments
• Multi-discipline, including Software, Quality Engineering experience throughout the complete program life-cycle
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and compliance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to perform independent assessments and evaluations
• Gather, analyze and draw conclusions from metrics
• Proven ability to effectively interface with internal/external customers, subcontractor personnel and program leadership
• Active and transferable Top-Secret Clearance required at time of application 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:

• Experience in system engineering, developing, integrating and testing software, including COTS integration and test automation
• ASQ Certification
• CORE/Six Sigma certification
• Auditing experience
• Operational experience with command and control ground systems
• Company-specific Mission Assurance certification
• Experience with collaborative development environments
• Knowledge of AS9100

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 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

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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