Principal Engineer, Software Engineering Life Cycle (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Principal Software Engineer specializing in DevSecOps and software lifecycle development to join the onsite team. You will lead DevSecOps capabilities, drive automation, and oversee lifecycle pipelines across teams.

The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, certification processes, and mentoring teammates, with a focus on scalable, secure automation solutions for Collins organizations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science or Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience in all aspects/phases the software engineering product lifecyle to include all phases of certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of new capabilities for SW Cert DevOps and Common Test pipelines.
• Optimize existing Software Solution capabilities.
• Collaborate across teams and departments to onboard Cert DevOps technology quickly.
• Mentor, train and onboard teammates.
• Be a self-starter capable of multitasking and handling unplanned events.
• Maintain organization and traceability of tasks and milestones.
• Communicate effectively with peers, leadership and customers.

Skills

DevSecOps

GitLab

Git

CMake

MinGW

LynxOS

Coverity

Artifactory

Docker

Vista

Python

Robot

Lava

AI automation

Technical writing

Agile

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

PySMART

Rapitest

Lava

AI tooling

Job description

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Digital Engineering Methods, Process & Adoption Software Solution team is on a mission to drive digital transformation to Collins Aerospace. If you are interested in a meaningful career in developing and deploying world class automation, tools and processes to an entire Collins Organization, this is the team for you.

This is the PERFECT position for a Principal Level Software Engineer with a strong background in DevSecOps, Software Lifecycle Development (Requirements, Development, Test, Certification). Someone who can serve as the focal subject matter expert in all aspects related to Software Solution LifeCycle Pipelines. Join our team to help bring world class engineering automation into our organization!

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Position Role Type: Onsite

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

What You Will Do

• You will lead in the implementation of new capabilities for our SW Cert DevOps and Common Test pipelines.
• You will optimize existing Software Solution capabilities.
• You will work across teams and departments to enable rapid onboarding of the Cert DevOps technology.
• You will mentor, train and onboard teammates.
• You will be expected to be a self-starter, able to multitask and manage unplanned events.
• You will use your organizational skills to keep track of everything.
• You will use your effective communication skills to keep engineering peers, leadership and customers up to date.
• You will use your problem solving, decision making, and teamwork skills to support the team mission.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science or Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience in all aspects/phases the software engineering product lifecyle to include all phases of certification.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with DevSecOps.
• Experience with: GitLab, Git, CMake, MinGW, LynxOS, Coverity, Artifactory, Docker, Vista.
• Experience with scripting languages : Python, Robot, Lava.
• Experience with SW Harness Testing and Adaption (PySMART, Rapitest, Etc..)
• Experience with AI technology for automation enhancements.
• Experience in detailed technical writing for solution adopters.
• Experience with Agile development life cycle and best practices.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that include employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

May be eligible for relocation

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.