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