Principal Software Engineer – Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist

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Principal Software Engineer - Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist at Raytheon managing data integration, metric automation, and performance visibility.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeMarlborough • Arizona, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Jira configuration, data collection, and performance tracking to enhance execution metrics across engineering teams. Capable of building automated dashboards and data pipelines while providing actionable insights and training to teams.

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Jira ConfigurationData CollectionPerformance TrackingAutomated Reporting WorkflowsU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Data MiningExecution Metrics AnalysisJQLRich FiltersDashboardsMulti-Board SetupsData Extraction AutomationEngineering Program Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

JiraAutomated DashboardsData Pipelines

Industry Keywords

STEM DegreeU.S. CitizenshipInterim Secret Security Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
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, multi-board setups and similar.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Interim Secret security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays