Principal Test Engineer (Contingent)- Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Principal Test Engineer to lead verification for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications software. The role centers on defining and executing end-to-end verification strategies for distributed, cloud-enabled mission applications that ingest, tag, audit, and secure data.

Travel up to 25% may be required. Work with agile stakeholders, develop automated and manual test approaches, validate containerization and security controls, and ensure verification

Qualifications

• Experience in system verification, test engineering, or integration engineering.
• Ability to develop test procedures, automated scripts, and verification plans.
• Experience with cloud-based, distributed, or containerized systems.
• Understanding of interface and configuration management practices.
• Typically requires STEM degree and 8+ years (or advanced degree and 5+ years).
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the program's test architecture and end-to-end verification strategy.
• Approve acceptance criteria aligned to interfaces and mission threads.
• Create automated and manual test approaches for DevSecOps deployments.
• Identify test environment needs and testbed design for distributed systems.
• Validate containerization, cloud deployment patterns, and security controls.
• Oversee installation, deployment, and testing across enclaves.

Skills

System verification

Test engineering

Integration engineering

DevSecOps

Cloud based systems

Containerized systems

Interface management

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

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

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to perform a Test Architect role supporting the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. The role focuses on defining and executing verification strategies for distributed, cloud enabled mission applications responsible for ingesting, tagging, auditing, and securing mission data. Work is performed using modern agile methods in close collaboration with customer and operational stakeholders. Position includes occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel (up to 25%).

What You Will Do:

• Develop and refine the program’s test architecture and end to end verification strategy
• Assess and Approve acceptance criteria aligned to needs, interfaces, and operational mission threads
• Create automated and manual test approaches aligned with DevSecOps deployment pipelines
• Identify test environment needs and testbed design for distributed, cloud enabled systems
• Participate in technical discussions to ensure test influences design and deployment patterns
• Validate containerization, cloud deployment patterns, and security controls through structured testing

Integration & Verification:

• Oversee installation, deployment, and test of cloud enabled mission applications across enclaves
• Review verification strategies, test procedures, automated scripts, and manual tests
• Execute test demonstrations, evaluate results, and verify acceptance criteria have been met
• Support troubleshooting of integration, deployment, and dataflow issues across multidiscipline teams
• Maintain test artifacts and configuration consistency through disciplined configuration processes
• Participate in interface control working groups and validate compliance during integration
• Ensure verification activities align with cybersecurity and mission assurance requirements

What You Will Learn:

• Evolution of mission systems across cloud, cyber, data ingestion, and distributed architectures
• Integration of automated testing with DevSecOps pipelines and modern deployment workflows
• How operational constraints influence architectural, test, and sustainment decisions
• Strategies for validating modernization while supporting legacy system interoperability

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience in system verification, test engineering, or integration engineering
• Demonstrated ability to develop test procedures, automated scripts, and structured verification plans
• Experience with cloud based, distributed, or containerized systems
• Understanding of interface and configuration management practices
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CompTIA Security+
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other cloud native technologies
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and CI/CD
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging tools
• Knowledge of DoD mission systems, cybersecurity requirements, and secure by design practices

What we offer:

• Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
• 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 coverage: you can purchase pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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
• Relocation assistance may be provided
• And more!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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