Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer Marlborough, MA
Quick Summary
Within Quality & Mission Assurance,
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.
Requirements
~1 min read- Standards: Familiarity with Quality principles via AS9115, AS9100, ISO9001.
- Strategy: Experience leading key initiatives with cross-functional teams and collaborating with Business and Technical stakeholders.
- Development: Familiarity with Integrated Dev. Environment (IDE) applications, modeling, or databases (ClearCase, DOORS, RQM, Cameo, Rhapsody, Oracle, SAP).
- DevSecOps: Familiarity with Toolchains (Jira, Confluence, ADS, Jenkins, GitHub, Coverity).
- Certification: Active in Quality, SW or Systems Eng., Agile, Cyber / IA, Proj. Mgmt.
- Education: Advanced Degree.
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Software Quality collaborates with Engineering (Software, Systems, Integration/Test, Safety) and other Quality functions (Program Quality Leads, Hardware Quality).
- Daily activities occur at primary Marlborough MA site (1001 Boston Post Road).
- Collaborative visits occur semi-monthly to Tewksbury MA (50 Apple Hill Drive).
- Test witnessing occurs monthly at Andover MA site (362 Lowell Street).
- Test witnessing occurs annually at Pelham NH site (50 Bush Hill Road).
Responsibilities
~2 min readWithin Quality & Mission Assurance, the Software Quality Engineering department (SWQE) performs classified activities in secure labs and unclassified activities in dedicated workspaces: SWQE Tasks – Review of Document Deliverables (CDRL), Command Media (Policies), SW Release Packages (Windchill PDM, Azure DevOps), SW Requirements Changes, SW/System Defects, SW Pulls (Code Reviews), Media, and Test Artifacts. Participation in Peer Reviews (SW, SE), Control Boards (CCB, SRB), Tracking Books (Metrics), Test Witnessing (SQT, FQT), and Audits.
- →Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of relevant quality or engineering experience.
- →Relevant experience is 8 years working experience in a Quality or Technical role and applying advanced principles across at least EIGHT of the following.
- →Compliance Evaluation: validation, verification, auditing, action items.
- →Requirements Verification: software/systems specifications, functionality, performance, release plans, statement of work, contracts.
- →Release Management: checklists, labels, versions, licenses, repositories.
- →Test Witnessing: test plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, test sites.
- →Software Processes: requirements decomposition, code reviews, functions / features, building / configuration management.
- →Defect Management: dispositioning, prioritization, resolution, implementation.
- →Records Management: software executables, release notes, security bulletins, training manuals, user guides.
- →Integration Knowledge: security, systems, software, hardware, connectivity, tools, equipment.
- →Maintenance Processes: patches, upgrades, installation, backups, recovery, synchronization.
- →Technology Knowledge: applications, servers, virtual machines, networks, storage.
- →Principal role critical:
- →Projects: Proven experience with leading, coordination, planning, prioritization, execution, and escalation.
- →Policies: Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- →Analysis: Familiarity with identifying Root Cause of process issues and implementing Corrective Actions.
- →Metrics: Familiarity with defining, developing, monitoring, measuring, reporting, and dashboards.
- →Agile: Familiarity with SCRUM teams, sprints / increments, stories / points, backlog / burndown) and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD).
- →PowerPoint: Ability to create and present Senior Management briefings.
- →Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
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What We Offer
~1 min readOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
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