Software Quality Engineer Top Secret Clearance - Aurora, CO

Date Posted:
2026-03-24
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.Security Clearance Type:
TS/SCI with Poly - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon's Quality and Mission Assurance group in Aurora, CO, seeks a Principal Software Quality Engineer to provide complete life-cycle support to large-scale software and systems integration programs. You ensure the quality and success of delivered software, hardware, and related documentation. Additionally, you will support delivered system Installations.

What You Will Do:

• Schedule and perform program-based internal audits and objective evaluations to verify compliance and effectiveness with program processes
• Review and approve program documentation, monitor tests, review test results (unit test, system test, regression test) and ensure issues are addressed
• Review RTX command media changes to ensure content is integrated into program.
• Review contract and SOW to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Provide proposal inputs including: labor bids with justifiable task descriptions / bases of estimates.
• Support Supplier Quality requirements and activities for the program.
• Actively participate (identify, review, mitigate) in program Risk and Opportunity process
• Manage program Corrective Actions and Root Cause Analysis
• Lead Lessons Learned for program process improvement.
• Participate in program team meetings, peer reviews, technical reviews, and formal reviews, such as Gate reviews and program milestone reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and a minimum of eight (8) years of related Quality Engineering or Quality Management experience
• Two (2) years of experience with multi-functional engineering, software and/or system development throughout the program lifecycle
• Quality Management Systems (QMS) and/or compliance experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top-Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in system engineering, developing, integrating and testing software, including COTS integration and test automation
• ASQ Certification and auditing experience
• CORE/Six Sigma certification
• Operational experience with command-and-control ground systems
• Company-specific Mission Assurance certification
• Knowledge of AS9100
• Proven ability to perform independent assessments and evaluations
• Proven ability to effectively interface with internal/external customers, subcontractor personnel and program leadership
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

What We Offer

Our 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. Check us out online: RTX YouTube Channel

Relocation package is not offered for this opportunity.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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