Principal Software Engineer - Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist

RTX•Marlborough, MA

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s 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. Raytheon’s Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) team is growing! We are seeking a talented and motivated Principal Software Engineer - Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist to lead data integration, metric automation, and performance visibility for a large radar software program supporting 10+ engineering teams. This is an ONSITE position in one of the following locations: Tewksbury, MA Marlborough, MA Tucson, AZ Ft Wayne, IN

Requirements

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 with data collection, data mining, and performance tracking for large engineering programs.
Experience automating data extraction and reporting workflows.
Experience in Jira including JQL, Structures, Rich Filters, subscriptions, dashboards, multi-board setups and similar.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Interim Secret security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret security clearance.
Ability to turn complex metrics into clear visualizations and insights.
Strong communication skills across distributed engineering, program, and finance teams.
Experience in defense, aerospace, radar, or large-scale software development programs.
Familiarity with Earned Value (EV) and integrating Jira data with financial/scheduling systems.
Exposure to Jira Administration (workflows, fields, permissions) and Atlassian certifications.
Strong understanding of Agile practices in multi-team hardware/software environments.
Ability to document processes clearly and maintain repeatable workflows.

Responsibilities

Serve as the program’s Jira and metrics subject-matter expert.
Define, collect, and analyze execution metrics across multiple engineering teams.
Configure Jira backlogs, workflows, boards, and dashboards for accurate execution tracking.
Build automated dashboards and data pipelines to reduce manual reporting.
Partner with Program Management and Finance to align execution, schedule, and budget data.
Deliver clear, actionable insights and train teams on metric use and tooling.