Principal Software Engineer - Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist

About the role

Raytheon’s Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) team is growing! We are seeking a talented and motivated Principal Software Engineer - Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist.

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.

Qualifications

• You must have typically a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• 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.
• We prefer active Secret security clearance.
• The 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.
• The ability to document processes clearly and maintain repeatable workflows.

Benefits

• Relocation eligible.
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What We Offer

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

Schedule

This is an ONSITE position in one of the following locations: Tewksbury, MA, Marlborough, MA, Tucson, AZ, Ft Wayne, IN.

Benefits

• 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.

Contact Information

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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