Job Description
Job Description At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon's Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) team in Fullerton, California, is growing! We are seeking a talented and motivated Lead Metrics & Tools Specialist to join our Battlefield Radar & C2 team supporting the LTAMDS and GhostEye Family of radars.
What You Will Do:
Partner with the Performance and Execution Lead to define, collect, and analyze performance metrics for a large radar software program spanning multiple engineering teams. Configure Jira to track the program backlog and execution status. Design custom boards, queries, and dashboards for team self-monitoring and leadership reporting. Automate metric collection and dashboards to provide real-time data and reduce manual reporting. Collaborate with Program Management and Finance on schedule and budget tracking. Act as the tooling subject matter expert, training stakeholders to understand the metrics and easily navigate Jira dashboards. Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. Jira skills including custom dashboards, advanced filters, JQL, and multi-board configurations or similar. Experience in automating data extraction and reporting workflows, in large enterprises. Experience in roles translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and non-technical users, in large enterprises. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer:
Strong ability to collaborate with engineering teams, Product Owners, Program Managers, and Finance. Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Experience working on large defense, aerospace, or radar software programs. Experience integrating Jira execution data with broader financial and scheduling systems. Formal Atlassian or Jira administration certifications. Strong understanding of Agile execution metrics in a scaled software environment. What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Your Responsibilities Partner with the Performance and Execution Lead to define, collect, and analyze performance metrics for a large radar software program spanning multiple engineering teams. Configure Jira to track the program backlog and execution status. Design custom boards, queries, and dashboards for team self-monitoring and leadership reporting. Automate metric collection and dashboards to provide real-time data and reduce manual reporting. Collaborate with Program Management and Finance on schedule and budget tracking. Act as the tooling subject matter expert, training stakeholders to understand the metrics and easily navigate Jira dashboards. What We Are Looking For Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. Jira skills including custom dashboards, advanced filters, JQL, and multi-board configurations or similar. Experience in automating data extraction and reporting workflows, in large enterprises. Experience in roles translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and non-technical users, in large enterprises. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. What We Offer 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. Job Details Function Corporate Sub-Function IT, Software & Data Science Work Type Onsite Contract Full-Time Location Fullerton, United States Job ID HZZMSK
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