Principal Software Engineer - Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist - Onsite; CA

Principal Software Engineer – Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist

Location:

Fullerton, California – Onsite

This role involves leading data integration, metric automation, and performance visibility for a large radar software program supporting 10+ engineering teams.

• Serve as the program’s Jira and metrics subject‑matter expert.
• Define, collect, and analyze execution metrics across multiple engineering teams.
• Configure Jira backlogs, workflows, boards, and dashboards for accurate execution tracking.
• Build automated dashboards and data pipelines to reduce manual reporting.
• Partner with Program Management and Finance to align execution, schedule, and budget data.
• Deliver clear, actionable insights and train teams on metric use and tooling.

• Typical STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with data collection, data mining, and performance tracking for large engineering programs.
• Experience automating data extraction and reporting workflows.
• Experience in Jira, including JQL, Structures, Rich Filters, subscriptions, dashboards, and multi‑board setups.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret).
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to turn complex metrics into clear visualizations and insights.
• Strong communication skills across distributed engineering, program, and finance teams.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, radar, or large‑scale software development programs.
• Familiarity with Earned Value (EV) and integration of Jira data with financial/scheduling systems.
• Exposure to Jira Administration (workflows, fields, permissions) and Atlassian certifications.
• Strong understanding of Agile practices in multi‑team hardware/software environments.
• Ability to document processes clearly and maintain repeatable workflows.

Salary range: 118,300

USD – 224,900

USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including 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. Incentive compensation programs may apply.

Relocation assistance available. Security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required. The need for a DoD Secret clearance is specified.

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.