Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

RTX is seeking a seasoned software team lead in Aurora to design, develop, test, and maintain software for cutting-edge defense systems. You will guide an Agile team, drive predictable delivery, and ensure alignment with system objectives.

You will work with engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment to strengthen DevSecOps practices and accelerate delivery of multiple features, while maintaining strict security requirements and SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Agile software development teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, maintain team cadence, and enable predictable delivery.
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics to drive team improvement.
• Identify and remove blockers to enable progress.
• Ensure alignment with project and product objectives.
• Experience supporting both sustainment and new feature development in Agile settings.
• Active and transferable Top Secret US government clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Degree in STEM and 8+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software application team in a defense context.
• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge defense systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.

Skills

Agile leadership

Agile ceremonies

Agile metrics

Impediment removal

Cross-team coordination

Security clearance

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Location

US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76

Date Posted

2026-07-06

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

Mandatory Clearance Requirements

Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance with SCI eligibility is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

What You Will Do

• Lead a software application team
• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting‑edge defense systems
• Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment

What You Will Learn

• A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi‑tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design
• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques
• Software lifecycle practices for large‑scale defense projects

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience leading Agile software development teams
• Proficiency in facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining team cadence, and supporting predictable delivery
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics and ability to use them to drive team improvement
• Ability to identify and remove impediments that block team progress
• Demonstrated success ensuring alignment with project and product objectives
• Experience supporting both sustainment and new feature development within Agile teams
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance with SCI eligibility is required prior to start date
• 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 with minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience serving as Scrum Master across multiple teams or products
• Knowledge of scaling frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale
• Ability to coach teams in maturing Agile practices and improving flow
• Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non‑technical audiences
• Relevant certifications (CSM, PSM, SA, SPC, or equivalent)
• Experience with Ruby, SDS or SEAM

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
• May be eligible for relocation assistance
• And more

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 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.