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# Principal Software Metrics Lead

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** McKinney, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Normalization, Data Visualization, Power BI, Software Engineering, Grafana, Data Selection
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM--2501-W-University-Dr--WING-M-BLDG/Principal-Software-Metrics-Lead_01863374

## About the Role

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, * Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) a minimum 8 years of prior engineering experience

 * Experience with performance measurement, analysis, and data aggregation
 * Experience with data visualization and presentation techniques
 * Experience with project or engineering cost estimation
 * Experience working effectively across multiple levels and functions in an organization undefined
 * Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance is required after Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience in Business Analytics / Data Science, particularly using GenAI
 * Knowledge of the various Raytheon Business Measurement Systems
 * Experience with PowerBI, Grafana, or other metrics visualization tools
 * RTX CORE Expert or Professional

## Description

* Works on a small team of engineers supporting the business measurement strategy and implementation
 * Mentoring engineering leaders and program personnel on measurement and cost estimation techniques
 * Aggregation and analysis of organizational data to identify trends and needs for improvements
 * Validation of program basis of estimates and historical data selection
Represents Software Engineering considerations in broader organizational measurement activities

 * Candidates should be able to communicate recommended approaches, constraints and rational for strategy development and implementation for metrics and cost estimation; including presentations to senior leadership


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