Principal Software Metrics Lead

Date Posted:

2026-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

The Raytheon Software Team is seeking someone interested in making a difference at Raytheon through all aspects of software engineering measurement and cost estimation activities. The Principal Software Metrics Lead will partner with Software Centers, Engineering Excellence, and programs to enable efficient software development execution, predictability, and continuous improvement.

Core responsibilities include development, deployment, and maintenance of discipline metrics, processes, templates, and measurement and estimation tools, along with collaboration with other engineering and discipline leaders on measurement projects and initiatives More specifically, the Measurement and Cost Estimation Lead responsibilities

Note This position will be filled onsite at any of the RTX Facilities in McKinney, TX, Aurora, CO, Tewksbury, MA & Tucson, AZ

What You Will Do

• Works on a small team of engineers supporting the business measurement strategy and implementation
• Mentoring engineering leaders and program personnel on measurement and cost estimation techniques
• Aggregation and analysis of organizational data to identify trends and needs for improvements
• Validation of program basis of estimates and historical data selection
  Represents Software Engineering considerations in broader organizational measurement activities
• Candidates should be able to communicate recommended approaches, constraints and rational for strategy development and implementation for metrics and cost estimation; including presentations to senior leadership

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) a minimum 8 years of prior engineering experience
• Experience with performance measurement, analysis, and data aggregation
• Experience with data visualization and presentation techniques
• Experience with project or engineering cost estimation
• Experience working effectively across multiple levels and functions in an organization undefined
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance is required after Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Business Analytics / Data Science, particularly using GenAI
• Knowledge of the various Raytheon Business Measurement Systems
• Experience with PowerBI, Grafana, or other metrics visualization tools
• RTX CORE Expert or Professional 

 

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 primarily 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

 Locations: McKinney, TX, Aurora, CO, Tewksbury, MA & Tucson, AZ

• 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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