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

Collins Aerospace; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to join the dedicated team building systems that keep military personnel safe. Responsibilities include developing automation pipelines, performing security testing, and managing infrastructure as code. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Bash, Python, containerization, and must possess an active U.S. government-issued security clearance.

This role offers a competitive salary between $107,500 and $204,500 and a range of benefits including insurance, vacation, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of experience.
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex automation pipelines for embedded systems.
• Automate security testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Build and maintain containerized environments.

Skills

Bash programming

Python programming

GitLab

Containerization tools (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)

Linux environments

JFrog Artifactory

IP networking and protocols

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted: 2026-05-26

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About the Company

Collins Aerospace Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Engineering is seeking a Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to join a dedicated DevSecOps team that is building cutting‑edge systems to keep military personnel safe, connected, and informed. Collaborate with industry experts on next‑generation embedded software communication products, cryptography, and state‑of‑the‑art computing architectures.

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) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of 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 like 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 that includes 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!

Relocation Eligibility

Eligible for relocation

Compensation

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

EEO Statements

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.

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.