Date Posted:

2025-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 USA

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:

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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s 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 Principal Software Quality Engineer at our Forest, Mississippi location.

Join Raytheon’s 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.

This is an “on-site” role in Forest, Mississippi

What You Will Do:

Interface with cross-functional teams (Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Teams, Software Development teams, and Security) as appropriate.You will participate in software design, development, integration, and test milestones.Conduct product and/or process evaluation activities in support of continuous improvement.Participate in software release process including checksum verifications.Participate in change control boards and ensure actions are tracked to completion.Peer Review software deliverables and documentation i.e., contractor and subcontractor deliverables (Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs), test procedures, requirements verification traceability.Interface with customer and Government Quality Assurance representatives in support of program, corporate, and third-party audits for AS9100 site certifications or assessments as needed.Participate or guide in the following;Corrective Action BoardsTeams to investigate the root cause of customer escapes and non-conformances and determine appropriate corrective/preventive actionsTeams in support of CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) goalsDrive Software Quality objectives by influencing others regarding policies, practices and procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years’ experience in the following areas;Working experience in ISO 9000 and AS 9100 Quality Management Systems.Working experience using the Microsoft Office 0365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote).Experience using the following skills;Problem solvingCritical technical assessmentLeadershipInterpersonal communication skillsMaking decisions, with limited supervisory interventionWorking on a TeamActive 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience using Raytheon Corrective Action System (RCAS) toolsExperience using configuration management and control tools i.e., Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, common Product Data Management (cPDM), Subversion (SVN).Working experience with requirements traceabilityWorking experience with product selloffsKnowledge of development frameworks i.e., Agile, SaFE, DevOpsExperience using command media.Working experience with software problem reporting and root cause corrective action process.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re 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.

Additional Information:

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: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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

Location:

Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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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