Principal Software Engineer - Lead DevOps Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Vacation, parental leave, and employee assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as the lead DevOps engineer at our Sterling VA site. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture to field support. You will coordinate with systems and software teams to update deployment processes and take ownership of the program's release management.

The ideal candidate possesses a degree in a STEM field and significant experience in DevOps practices, as well as strong leadership and problem-solving skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with at least 5 years.
• U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies including Scrum or SAFe.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps engineer in developing new simulation systems.
• Coordinate with teams to mature and update build processes.
• Establish reliable change-management processes for delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

DevOps focal communication

CI/CD pipeline deployment

Experience with GitLab

Container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

GitLab

Coverity

Artifactory

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – Lead DevOps Engineer (Onsite)

Location: 22640 Davis Dr, Davis, VA, USA. (Onsite – Sterling VA site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required prior to start. U.S. citizenship required.

What You Will Do

Serve as lead DevOps engineer for a team developing new simulation systems, supporting the full lifecycle of product development from architecture and design to integration, test, and field support.

• Coordinate with Systems, Software, and Cyber teams to develop, mature, and update build processes and deployment environments based on requirements and designs.
• Support and develop automation solutions that enable teams to build and deploy code efficiently and consistently.
• Take ownership of the program’s release process, establishing consistent and reliable change‑management processes for the delivery of artifacts to the customer.
• Identify and maintain the program’s software toolchain, ensuring the right tools are available when required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in STEM and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to identify issues quickly and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to serve as DevOps focal with program leaders, customers, and contributors.
• Ability to create implementation plans from requirements and designs.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with GitLab, Coverity, Artifactory, and other software development and management tools.
• Familiarity with Docker/Podman containers or Kubernetes orchestration.
• Experience with continuous integration for real‑time testing and diagnostics within a virtualized environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with modeling and simulation frameworks.
• Understanding of the design, implementation, and deployment of training systems.
• Experience with Jama, SysML, and Cameo for requirements and design artifacts.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, and experience configuring network devices or virtualized network environments.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Proficiency with IDEs such as Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.
• Certifications (Security+, CISSP, CCNA, or equivalent).
• Experience integrating applications with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware).

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.li>
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, 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 Range

118,300 USD – 224,900 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 for qualified individuals with a disabled and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.