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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Quality Engineer - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Embedded Software, Firmware, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Technical Data Management Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-AZ-TUCSON-801--1151-E-Hermans-Rd--BLDG-801-External-Site/Software-Quality-Engineer_01868915 ## About the Role 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, Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science. Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two (2) years applying technical concepts in the software development process. * Previous experience with the following: + Software/firmware development + Conducting quality assessments of software products and artifacts. + Agile or DevOps software development practices + Software testing, integration and monitoring. * 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., * Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or other related STEM technical field of study. * Project and workload management skills to utilize resources effectively to satisfy demanding internal customers and implementation schedules * Balance of both technical and soft skills for team interfacing and cohesion * Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills * Possess the ability to serve as an organizational spokesperson * Act as an advisor to management, customers and team members on Software Quality concepts and practices * Working ISO9000/AS9100 * Experience using Six Sigma practices and methodologies to continuously improve software systems created using the Quality Management System requirements based on AS9100 and AS9115 * Practical experience of Guidance, Navigation, Signal Processing, Radar and Discrimination systems and associated algorithms is desired. ## Description We have an immediate need for a Software Quality Engineer for the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU) located in Tucson, AZ. You will work with the different cross functional organizations to ensure verification and validation of design, development, and integration of Raytheon's digital products. Digital products include artifacts related to embedded code, simulations, firmware, and other artifacts as required by contract., * Product Continuous Improvement - perform evaluations/risk assessments of activities across the digital products development lifecycle. Drive continuous improvements by assessing process/product measures to instill a continuous improvement and a data driven culture throughout your assigned program effort. * Product Integrity - ensure integrity of the digital products & the Technical Data Package. Monitor and participate in the test and release of the work products. Measure and evaluate key software attributes. * Teamwork - Provides guidance both to project staff and department senior staff. Guides the successful completion of program quality assessments and may function in a software quality leadership role. Interacts with senior product development and test personnel through both written and verbal communication. Has extensive knowledge of emerging software development and quality paradigms. * Process Improvement - improve and deploy Quality Engineering processes. Collaborate on project activities to improve key processes. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Partner with key stakeholders to improve product quality and process effectiveness. * Knowledge and Tools - practical experience and knowledge with Agile or DevOps software development. 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