Senior Software Quality Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-01-06 Country: United States of America Location: CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Are you ready for a challenging new opportunity? We are looking for an on-site Senior Software Quality Engineer at our Goleta, California location. Join Raytheons Quality & Mission Assurance organization where you will be a part of one global team assuring our trusted, innovative solutions make the world a safer place. Our vision is continually focused on providing the best value for our customers and optimizing business execution and growth. We take great pride in ensuring quality products and services at every stage of development, working with systems, suppliers, hardware, and software cross-functional teams. Our team provides Quality oversight by ensuring continuous monitoring of metrics and conformance to requirements during the development, implementation, integration, verification & validation phase of a program. You will apply advanced technical skills and knowledge to assess and resolve technical problems, guide program teams to successful and compliant milestones and bolster a culture of technical excellence and mission assurance through our people with available mentoring, training, and opportunities for advancement based on performance. You will possess a strong academic foundation and experience in aerospace systems or engineering. What You Will Do: Work with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Software Development, Security, and Integrated Product Teams. Promote software quality by influencing best practices, policies, and procedures. Support software quality best practices during software design, development, integration, and testing activities. Evaluate products and processes to support continuous improvement. Support software releases, including checksum verification. Participate in change control boards and track actions to completion. Review software deliverables and documentation, including test procedures and requirements traceability. Support customer and government quality audits, including AS9100 certifications. Participate in or lead, Corrective Action Boards, root cause investigations for defects and non-conformances, and continuous improvement teams aligned with CORE goals Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and a minimum of five (5) years related Quality Engineering experience Experience managing defects and process improvements using root cause and corrective action methods. Experience with analyzing software quality metrics and identifying trends and gaps. Ability to influence others and drive quality improvements. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality management systems. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote). Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Demonstrated skills in: Problem solving Technical analysis Leadership and teamwork Decision-making with minimal supervision Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with Raytheon Corrective Action System (RCAS) tools. Experience with configuration management tools such as JIRA, ClearCase, ClearQuest, cPDM, or SVN. Experience with requirements traceability and product qualification testing (e.g., First Article Inspections). Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, and DevOps development frameworks. Experience using command media. Experience with software problem reporting and corrective action processes. Software or Quality Assurance certifications. What We Offer: Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. Learn More & Apply Now! 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. Clearance Information: 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.