Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to develop automation pipelines for embedded systems and mentor best practices. You'll automate security testing and design Infrastructure as Code while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Successful candidates will have advanced programming skills in Bash and Python, as well as a solid understanding of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. A degree in a STEM field and an active U.S. government security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8 years relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5 years experience.
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
• Strong Linux administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex automation pipelines for embedded systems.
• Automate security testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Design and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Mentor and advocate for DevSecOps best practices.

Skills

Advanced programming expertise in Bash and Python

Proficiency with GitLab and GitLab Runners

Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes

Advanced experience in Linux environments

Proficiency with JFrog Artifactory or equivalent

Solid working knowledge of IP networking and protocols

Active U.S. government‑issued security clearance

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer – Collins Aerospace Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP).

What You Will Do:

• Develop complex automation pipelines for embedded systems in air‑gapped environments.
• Automate security testing and vulnerability scanning using static and dynamic application security tools (SAST/DAST).
• Build and maintain containerized environments and applications.
• Design and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistent and scalable infrastructure.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate cutting‑edge DevSecOps tools and technologies.
• Build and maintain dashboards for observability and performance reporting.
• Mentor and advocate for DevSecOps best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional product development teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced programming expertise in Bash and Python.
• Proficiency with GitLab and GitLab Runners.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Advanced experience in Linux environments.
• Proficiency with JFrog Artifactory or equivalent artifact management tools.
• Solid working knowledge of IP networking and protocols.
• Active U.S. government‑issued security clearance (must be transferable).
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing in air‑gapped, on‑premises environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as BitBucket and Bamboo.
• Hands‑on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet, and IaC tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus, with experience in RESTful API integration.
• Strong Linux administration skills.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
• Experience with Atlassian tools and working in Agile development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and deliver high‑quality results.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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 including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and group legal and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and 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 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.
• And more.

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 state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.