Software Engineering Process & Metrics Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 401 Jan Davis Dr NW JAN DAVIS 401

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. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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.

This is an onsite role based in Huntsville AL.

What You Will Do

• Define document and deploy software engineering execution processes workflows and guidance artifacts that ensure technical rigor traceability and alignment with engineering lifecycle requirements.

• Develop and maintain software release compliance artifactsincluding Software Development Plans (SDPs) Command Mediaaligned process enablers and engineering execution controlsto ensure releases meet required technical and procedural standards.

• Analyze software engineering performance data using quantitative methods to identify systemic issues execution bottlenecks risk indicators performance gaps and optimization opportunities; translate findings into technically actionable recommendations for engineering leadership.

• Support the design implementation and sustainment of manual tool-enabled and automated data collection solutions that improve metric accuracy data repeatability engineering observability and statistical validity across programs.

• Architect engineering performance dashboards scorecards analytics pipelines and leadership reporting products that transform raw engineering data into high-fidelity technical insight for decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Facilitate technical working sessions with engineering teams process owners and stakeholders to establish precise metric definitions operational thresholds calculation methods data governance rules and standardized reporting expectations.

• Support engineering process and metric governance by ensuring operational definitions are technically sound auditable and scalable; contribute to process change control configuration management and cross-program engineering process alignment.

• Perform all responsibilities onsite to enable direct technical engagement collaboration and hands-on interaction with engineering and program teams.

What You Will Learn

• Accelerate your understanding of end-to-end engineering lifecycle execution and see firsthand how disciplined processes directly shape cost schedule technical performance and product quality across cutting-edge programs.

• Develop high-value engineering metrics and performance indicators that are practical to collect scientifically defined and tightly aligned with engineering and leadership objectives.

• Transform ambiguous or complex engineering challenges into clear processes structured data flows and repeatable decision frameworks that improve technical accuracy reduce friction and elevate execution maturity.

• Build strong partnerships across software engineering functional organizations and program teams gaining experience influencing stakeholders clarifying expectations and aligning groups around shared engineering objectives.

• Enhance your ability to communicate engineering performance in compelling ways by creating dashboards scorecards and briefings that translate complex technical data into insights leaders can act on.

• Grow as a process-driven engineering professional gaining exposure to governance compliance frameworks change management and organizational improvement that strengthens long-term career development.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience in software engineering systems engineering engineering operations or software process/metrics roles.

• Experience developing documenting or maintaining software engineering processes workflows SDPs or other engineering compliance artifacts.

• Experience performing quantitative analysis of engineering or technical performance data (trend analysis statistical methods rootcause analysis).

• Experience creating dashboards scorecards or reporting products using tools such as Power BI Tableau or similar.

• Experience with metrics including calculation operational thresholds or data governance requirements.

• Experience leading or facilitating technical working sessions with engineering teams or stakeholders to align processes metrics or reporting expectations.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued interim secret security clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in software engineering or engineering operations within aerospace defense or highly regulated environments.

• Experience working with Command Media process change control engineering governance or compliance frameworks.

• Handson experience designing or supporting automated or toolenabled data collection solutions for engineering metrics.

• Experience architecting analytics pipelines or engineering performance dashboards for leadership decisionmaking.

• Background in configuration management quality engineering or process improvement frameworks such as CMMI AS9100 or Lean.

• Experience performing statistical analysis using Python R MATLAB or JMP.

• Strong ability to communicate complex engineering data through technical briefings dashboards and leadership reports.

Learn More & Apply Now

• Clearance Information: 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: 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. #LI-RH2

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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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