Principal Software Engineer (Onsite) at Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Employer 401(k) matching and optional:

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aurora, CO seeks a Principal Software Engineer for an onsite role focused on defense systems. Lead a software team, design and deliver secure software, and collaborate with agile teams of engineers and leaders.

Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility is required. Travel may be required; the salary range is 107,500 USD to 204,500 USD and reflects experience and location.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Agile software development teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, maintain team cadence, and support predictable delivery.
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics and using them to drive team improvement.
• Identify and remove impediments that block team progress.
• Experience supporting sustainment and new feature development within Agile teams.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility is required on day 1.
• Typically requires STEM degree with 8 years of experience or advanced degree with 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lead Agile teams

Agile ceremonies facilitation

Agile metrics

Communication skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in STEM

Tools

Ruby

SDS

SEAM

Job description

Principal Software Engineer (Onsite) at Collins Aerospace in Aurora, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-05Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76 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: TS/SCI - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace. Position contingent upon contract award Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins is seeking Engineers to be part of an engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. Under this effort, RTX Collins personnel will oversee/perform software development and sustainment for cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets, while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data. The team, working with our customers and users, will focus on developing and fielding operationally relevant system capabilities in the most effective and efficient manner. The team will apply best practices across the engineering continuum, with a focus on improved software quality and process efficiency. This candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance. Travel to customer CONUS & OCONUS sites as required, but no more than 25%. This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO and is contingent on contract award.

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 and 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!

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Employee Referral Eligible #MISENG

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.