Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer onsite Tucson, AZ

The Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer will oversee compliance and quality assurance activities for RTX's Land & Air Defense Systems, which include programs like Patriot, Stinger, Javelin, and other advanced defense platforms. This role involves reviewing technical deliverables, managing code and system requirements, conducting audits and test witnessing, and driving continuous improvement across software development lifecycles. The position bridges engineering and quality functions, requiring collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, test teams, and program leadership to ensure products meet contractual obligations and quality standards. This role is ideal for experienced quality professionals with expertise in aerospace/defense standards, agile methodologies, and DevSecOps who want to take on leadership responsibility in mission-critical defense systems. The engineer will work full-time onsite in Tucson, managing metrics, risk assessments, and corrective actions while helping shape modern software quality practices.