Principal Software Engineer - Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist

About the role

The 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.

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

• 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.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligible.
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Pay Range

$107,500 - $204,500

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.