Software Foundations Lead
RTX· Defense· Oct 8, 2026 · 19d ago
US MA TEWKSBURY TB3 50 Apple Hill Dr CONCORD BLDG Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord
In office
Full-time
Lead
$141K–$219K est.
12+ years exp
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-10-08 Country:
United States of America Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord 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 Type:
Secret - Current Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Raytheon Software Engineering is seeking a seasoned software engineering leader to join our organization as the Software Foundations Lead . In this critical role, you will drive the establishment and continuous improvement of software development processes, implement comprehensive metrics frameworks, and lead cost estimation methodologies across our engineering organization.
You will serve as an advisor and expert to engineering teams, product managers, and executive leadership, providing insights to optimize software development, improve software quality, and increase estimation accuracy. This role will also support and drive the use of new bidding practices working with other engineering disciplines, engineering execution and business leaders.
This is a strategic role that requires deep technical expertise combined with strong analytical and leadership skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across the business and other functions to align software delivery practices with business objectives while ensuring effectiveness and efficiency across the software engineering organization.
This role is also responsible for working across the Engineering SBU teams, RLPM and Engineering Execution to drive the adoption and use of Flow-based measures for use across our development programs. These measures provide early and predictive feedback to program leaders to drive corrective action early and derisk program execution.
Note This position will be filled onsite at the RTX Facility Tewksbury, MA
What you will Do
Software Process Leadership, Design, implement, and continuously refine software development processes (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD) aligned with organizational goals
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and governance frameworks for code quality, testing, and deployment
Lead process improvement initiatives using methodologies such as CORE
Work with chief engineers, business leaders, and forward deployed engineers on process adoption to drive application of software best practices across projects
Collaborate with Engineering Execution and other disciplines / functions to ensure process alignment & Cost Estimation
Define standard software metrics and dashboards for software effectiveness
Develop and maintain cost estimation standards for software projects, including units of estimation and application of productivities, parametric models, sizing, risk and opportunity identification, historical data, basis of estimation documentation, and leadership review and approval processes
Implement measurement frameworks for key measures such as cycle time, lead time, deployment frequency, change failure rate, and MTTR
Develop automation to the extent possible, including coordination of automated reporting efforts, to provide visibility into performance
Analyze metrics trends to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities and present actionable insights to executive leadership through compelling data visualizations
Establish feedback loops to close the gap between measurement and improvement
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 12 years of prior experience
Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle, including proposal, requirements, design, implementation, testing, and delivery
Experience with Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Scrum Scale) and DevOps
Experience with Software project management or program management (e.g., Chief Engineer)
Experience with Software project cost and schedule in government contracting environments
Active and Current Secret security clearance is required Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Expertise in software metrics collection, analysis, and improvement
Familiarity with industry and government software process standards
Software process modeling using value stream mapsMeasurement system design, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniquesKnowledge of software estimation methods and cost models
Software quality, assessment, and auditing practices
Familiarity with software tools and automated testing frameworksKnowledge of the various RTX business process and measurement systems
Experience mentoring and coaching engineers at all levels
Experience developing software using GenAI tools
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
Relocation Eligibility
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role
Onsite Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products
This position requires 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: state.gov
Locations: Tewksbury, MA, McKinney, TX, Richardson, TX, Aurora, CO
We Are RTX
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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