Date Posted:2026-06-18
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: 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Raytheon, an RTX business, is seeking an experienced Software Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) Engineer to join the Radar Digital Product Line team. This position plays a critical role in executing Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) for the back-end software of advanced radar systems, including the SPY-6 family of radars, the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) family of radars, and several other cutting-edge radar platforms. The successful candidate will support delivery of software that meets stringent quality, performance, and mission-critical standards.
This position is full-time on-site in Tewksbury, MA.
What You Will Do- Work with Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) Lead to update and maintain RDPL Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) processes.
- Ensure adherence to software Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) processes, industry standards, and customer requirements.
- Support cross-functional teams in decomposing software requirements into verification items
- Support cross-functional teams in implementing test drivers, test analysis, and other test artifacts to verify software requirements.
- Support the analysis of test results, identification of root causes of issues, and resolution of defects to ensure compliance with performance standards.
- Support execution of Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) activities for radar software products in support of the SPY-6, Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) and other radar systems.
- Support the creation, review, and delivery of Software Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) related Contract Deliverables (CDRLs).
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
- Experience in software testing.
- Experience with Formal Qualitative Testing (FQT) processes, tools, and best practices.
- Experience with IBM DOORS.
- Experience with decomposing software requirements into verification items and reviewing verification artifacts.
- Experience with creating FQT-related deliverables, such as Software Test Plans (STPs), Software Test Descriptions (STDs), and Software Test Reports (STRs), and addressing customer feedback.
- Experience with tools such as ClearCase and MATLAB for data analysis.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued Interim 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- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of radar systems, specifically the SPY-6 and/or LTAMDS family of radars, or similar defense/aerospace technologies.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash.
- Experience with software qualification by inspection and analysis.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Experience with Jira for issue tracking and workflow management.
- Previous experience working on SPY-6, LTAMDS, or similar radar product lines.
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 eligible.
Learn More & Apply Now!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.
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , 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
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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.
