Principal Software Quality Engineer onsite Woburn, MA
Raytheon · Woburn, MA
- On site
- Full-time
- $153,750 / year
- Woburn, MA
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Principal Software Quality Engineer onsite Woburn, MA
Raytheon · Woburn, MA
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Job highlights
- Ensure quality of digital products.
- Participate in all development phases.
- Drive product and process improvements.
- Provide technical guidance to teams.
- Requires U.S. citizenship and security clearance.
About the role
Principal Software Quality Engineer
Raytheon is seeking a Principal Software Quality Engineer to join their team in Woburn, MA. This onsite role involves ensuring the verification and validation of Raytheon's digital products, including embedded code, simulations, and firmware. You will work as an individual contributor within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), collaborating with cross-functional organizations. What You Will Do:- Program Execution Support: Participate in all phases of systems/digital product design and development, ensuring compliance with product/process requirements. Review and approve inputs/outputs for software, systems, system integration, and testing work products.
- Product Continuous Improvement: Conduct independent evaluations and risk assessments throughout the digital product development lifecycle. Drive improvements by assessing process/product measures to foster a continuous improvement and data-driven culture.
- Product Integrity: Ensure the integrity of digital products and the Technical Data Package. Monitor and participate in the test and release of work products, measuring and analyzing key software attributes.
- Teamwork: Provide guidance to project staff and senior department staff. Lead successful completion of program quality assessments and potentially act in a software quality leadership role. Interact with senior product development and test personnel and possess extensive knowledge of emerging software development and quality paradigms.
- Process Improvement: Enhance and deploy Quality Engineering processes. Lead project activities to improve key processes, facilitate root cause analysis, and corrective action planning. Partner with stakeholders to improve product quality and process effectiveness.
- Knowledge and Tools: Apply practical experience with Agile or DevOps software development, with a focus on software testing, continuous integration, and continuous monitoring for product quality improvements in areas like code analysis, root cause corrective action, information assurance, and development methodologies.
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with technical principles in the software development process.
- Experience with software/firmware development processes and 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 an INTERIM U.S. government-issued security clearance prior to the start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible for a security clearance.
- Project and workload management skills.
- 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.
- Ability to serve as an organizational spokesperson and advise management, customers, and team members on Software Quality concepts.
- Working knowledge of Earned Value, ISO9000/AS9100, and IPDS.
- Experience using CORE/Six Sigma practices and methodologies.
- Practical experience with Guidance, Navigation, Signal Processing, Radar, and Discrimination systems and associated algorithms.
- Advanced degree (M.S.).
- Software Quality Engineering
- Agile/DevOps
- System Integration
- Testing
- Requirements
- Risk Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Information Assurance
- Product Development Lifecycle
Skills & topics
- Software Quality Engineer
- Quality Assurance
- Principal Engineer
- Aerospace
- Defense
- RTX
- Raytheon
- Woburn
- MA
- Security Clearance
- Agile
- DevOps
- Systems Engineering
- Software Testing
- Continuous Integration
- Firmware
- Embedded Systems
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of STEM experience, focusing on software development processes, Agile/DevOps, and quality assessments.
- Emphasize qualifications: Clearly state your experience with software testing, continuous integration, and your ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your knowledge of software development principles, quality paradigms, and tools like CORE/Six Sigma.
- Showcase leadership potential: Demonstrate your experience in technical leadership, process improvement, and guiding teams through quality assessments.
- Address security clearance: Ensure your application clearly indicates your U.S. citizenship and your ability to obtain an interim security clearance.
Technical preparation
Review software development lifecycle.,Practice Agile/DevOps methodologies.,Understand CI/CD pipelines.,Study quality assessment techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex quality issue you resolved.,How do you ensure compliance with requirements?,Share an example of process improvement you led.,How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the security clearance requirement for the Principal Software Quality Engineer role at Raytheon in Woburn, MA?
- To be considered for the Principal Software Quality Engineer position at Raytheon in Woburn, MA, U.S. citizenship is required. You must possess an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Clearance: Secret) or have the ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance prior to your start date.
- What is the salary range for a Principal Software Quality Engineer at Raytheon?
- The estimated salary range for the Principal Software Quality Engineer position at Raytheon is $107,500 to $204,500 USD annually. RTX considers factors such as experience, location, and skills when determining the final offer.
- Does Raytheon offer remote work for the Principal Software Quality Engineer position?
- No, the Principal Software Quality Engineer role at Raytheon in Woburn, MA is designated as an 'Onsite' position. Employees in this role will work primarily at the Woburn, MA location.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Principal Software Quality Engineer at Raytheon?
- Key responsibilities include supporting program execution by ensuring compliance with product/process requirements, conducting independent evaluations and risk assessments, ensuring product integrity, providing technical guidance to teams, and leading process improvement initiatives within Agile/DevOps environments.
- What qualifications are essential for the Principal Software Quality Engineer role?
- Essential qualifications include a STEM degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, expertise in software development processes, Agile/DevOps, software testing, continuous integration, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Can I apply for the Principal Software Quality Engineer job if I am not a U.S. citizen?
- No, U.S. citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this Principal Software Quality Engineer position at Raytheon due to the security clearance requirements. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to obtain the necessary security clearance.
- What kind of benefits does Raytheon offer to its employees?
- Raytheon offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays, among others. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and position.
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