Principal Software Engineer - DevOps / Infrastructure (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 118,300 - 224,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, located in Sterling, Virginia, is seeking a skilled professional focused on developing automation solutions to enhance code deployment. This role requires taking ownership of the CI/CD pipeline and mentoring fellow engineers. A secret security clearance and at least 8 years of relevant experience are essential for candidates.

The position offers competitive salary range between $118,300 and $224,900, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vacation time, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 8 years of experience or a related advanced degree with at least 5 years.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop automation solutions for efficient code deployment.
• Take ownership of the CI/CD pipeline for optimizations.
• Mentor other engineers on technical problems.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Experience with software development tools

Experience with automation frameworks

Experience with scripting languages

Networking knowledge

Education

Degree in STEM or related field

8 years of relevant experience

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Job description

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Security Clearance: Secret – current, active, and transferable

Position Role Type: Onsite

What You Will Do

• Support and develop automation solutions that enable our teams to build and deploy code efficiently and consistently.
• Take ownership of the program’s CI/CD pipeline, optimizing code integration and delivery of the simulation environment.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve issues with build chain or CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Identify manual processes that can be automated and recommend strategy and improvements, with prior experience in automated testing as part of a CI/CD pipeline.
• Consider the organization’s entire CI/CD infrastructure when making changes and improvements.
• Mentor other engineers and solve critical technical problems with innovative solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to identify issues quickly and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with program leaders and contributors.
• Experience with common software development and management tools such as GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Coverity, Nexus, Artifactory, and Splunk.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.
• Experience with server‑side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Experience with a virtual environment such as VMware, Proxmox, etc.
• Experience with continuous integration for real‑time testing and diagnostics within a virtualized environment.
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs) and experience configuring network devices or virtual networks.

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, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued secret security clearance or higher is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in application development and integration within one or more IaaS/PaaS (Red Hat OpenShift / VMware / OpenStack).
• Familiarity with cloud networking frameworks (L2, L3, and spine‑leaf architecture).
• Experience in microservices using RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).
• Familiarity with Docker/Podman containers or Kubernetes orchestration.
• Familiarity with maintaining and deploying database technology, such as SQL and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MonetDB).
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, YAML, and XSD formats, rules, and usages.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience in refactoring legacy systems for cloud or virtual environments.
• Experience with development IDEs such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or other related tools.
• Certifications: Security (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent); Networking (CCNA or equivalent).
• Experience in application development and integration within one or more cloud platform services such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or VMware Cloud.

What We Offer

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

Salary

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD – 224,900 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.