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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tewksbury, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Software Bug Management, IBM Rational ClearCase, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Ghost (Backup Software), Github, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Rhapsody, Requirements Traceability, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Toolchain, Virtual Machines, Windchill, Software Verification, Test Scripts, Network Server, Devsecops, Jenkins - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g2563r ## About the Role + Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of Quality or Engineering Experience. + 8 years working experience in a Quality or Technical role and applying advanced concepts across at least EIGHT of the following. + Compliance Evaluation experience: validation, verification, auditing, action items. + Requirements Verification experience: software/systems specifications, functionality, performance, release plans, statement of work, contracts. + Release Management experience: checklists, labels, versions, licenses, repositories. + Test Witnessing experience: test plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, test sites. + Software Processes experience: requirements decomposition, code reviews, functions / features, building / configuration management. + Defect Management experience: dispositioning, prioritization, resolution, implementation. + Records Management experience: software executables, release notes, security bulletins, training manuals, user guides. + Integration experience: security, systems, software, hardware, connectivity, tools, equipment. + Maintenance Processes experience: patches, upgrades, installation, backups, recovery, synchronization. + Technology experience: applications, servers, virtual machines, networks, storage. + Projects Experience: Proven experience with overseeing, coordination, planning, prioritization, execution, and escalation. + Policies Experience: Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Operating Procedures (SOPs). + Analysis Experience: Experience identifying Root Cause of process issues and implementing Corrective Actions. + Metrics Experience: Experience defining, developing, monitoring, measuring, reporting, and dashboards. + Agile Experience: Familiarity with SCRUM teams, sprints / increments, stories / points, backlog / burndown) and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD). + PowerPoint Experience: Creating and presenting 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. **Qualifications We Prefer** : + Standards: Experience with Quality concepts via AS9115, AS9100, ISO9001. + Strategy: Experience driving key initiatives with cross-functional teams and collaborating with Business and Technical stakeholders. + Development: Experience Integrating Dev. Environment (IDE) applications, modeling, or databases (ClearCase, DOORS, RQM, Cameo, Rhapsody, Oracle, SAP). + DevSecOps: Experience with Toolchains (Jira, Confluence, ADS, Jenkins, GitHub, Coverity). + Certification: Active in Quality, SW or Systems Eng., Agile, Cyber / IA, Proj. Mgmt. + Advanced Degree. ## Description We have an immediate need for an onsite **Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer** (Quality Assurance/Compliance) to support Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS). Within Quality & Mission Assurance, the Software Quality Engineering department (SWQE) performs classified activities in secure labs and unclassified activities in dedicated workspaces. Key Programs: LADS includes Global Patriot, Ghost-Eye / Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense, National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile, Multi-Function Radio Frequency Sensor, Enduring Indirect Fire Protection Capability, Stinger, Next Generation Short-Range Interceptor, TOW, Javelin, Excalibur, and Counter Unmanned Aerial systems. Key Locations: + Software Quality collaborates with Engineering (Software, Systems, Integration/Test, Safety) and other Quality functions (Program Quality Leads, Hardware Quality). + Primary activities occur daily at the main Tewksbury MA site (50 Apple Hill Drive). + Test Witnessing occurs quarterly at Andover MA site (362 Lowell St.) and annually at nearby Pelham NH site (50 Bush Hill Rd.). This is an onsite role in Tewksbury, MA **What You Will Do** : + Compliance - Ensure digital products adhere to contractual requirements. Review and approve inputs/outputs to/from partner organizations. + Improvement - Perform independent evaluations and risk assessments across lifecycle. Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions. + Products - Ensure integrity of the technical data package. Identify, collect, and measure software quality attributes, metrics, and data. + Teamwork - Interact with customers, product development, and test personnel. Provide guidance to senior management, team members, and group peers. + Processes - Leverage modern experiences with software development and quality best practices. Increasingly adopt Agile and DevSecOps methodologies. + 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. 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