Principal Software Engineer - DevOps / Infrastructure (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal Software Engineer specialized in DevOps / Infrastructure in Sterling, VA, responsible for designing integrated simulation solutions. Candidates must have an active U.S. Secret clearance and a STEM degree with minimum relevant experience.

The role emphasizes developing automation solutions, managing the CI/CD pipeline, and mentoring engineers. The position offers benefits like medical insurance, vacation, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance prior to start date.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop automation solutions for code deployment.
• Take ownership of the CI/CD pipeline to optimize code integration.
• Mentor other engineers and solve technical problems.

Skills

CI/CD pipeline optimization

Troubleshooting skills

Automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform)

Server-side scripting (Python, Bash)

Virtual environments

Agile methodologies

Networking knowledge

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Microservices and RESTful APIs

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Database experience (SQL, NoSQL)

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Splunk

Nexus

Artifactory

Job description

Role Overview

Principal Software Engineer - DevOps / Infrastructure (Onsite) – Sterling, VA. Responsible for designing and developing integrated simulation and training solutions for the Strategic Defense Solutions portfolio. Requires an active U.S. Secret clearance and regular on‑site presence.

What You Will Do

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

Qualifications

• You Must Have: Typical requirement of a STEM degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Minimum Security Clearance: Active, transferable, U.S. government issued Secret clearance prior to start date.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience with troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Nexus, Artifactory, and Splunk.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet or similar.
• Proficiency in server‑side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Experience with virtual environments (VMware, Proxmox, etc.) and continuous integration within virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and backlog management.
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs) and experience configuring network devices or virtual networks.
• Experience with cloud IaaS/PaaS platforms (RedHat OpenShift, VMware, OpenStack, AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with microservices using RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Docker/Podman containers and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MonetDB).
• Experience with JSON, XML, YAML, XSD.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience refactoring legacy systems for cloud or virtual environments.
• Certifications in Security (Security+, CISSP) and Networking (CCNA) are preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life, disability, and optional supplemental insurance.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Wellness programs and virtual doctor visits.
• Relocation assistance.

Salary

USD 118,300 – 224,900 annually, based on experience, location, and qualifications.

EEO 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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.