Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, DevSecOps Specialist - Active Secret (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Software Engineer to build resilient networks for military systems including UAVs and fighter jets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing DevSecOps pipelines and a solid understanding of containerized applications.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in STEM, a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, and proficiency in Bash and Python programming. The position also requires an active U.S. security clearance on day one. Exceptional benefits are offered, including comprehensive medical plans and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in DevSecOps or similar role.
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret).
• Hands-on experience with containerized applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop DevSecOps pipelines for embedded systems.
• Integrate tooling and applications into the development pipeline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product teams in an agile environment.

Skills

Bash programming

Python programming

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux proficiency

Git version control

Configuration management tools

Observability tools

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Ansible

Terraform

JFrog Artifactory

Job description

Senior DevSecOps Software Engineer – Collistr Aerospace – Cedar Rapids, IA
We’re looking for a highly experienced DevSecOps engineer to build resilient, high‑performance networks for military and government systems, including UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop DevSecOps pipelines for embedded systems in air‑gapped environments.
• Integrate tooling, applications, and scripts into the development pipeline.
• Participate in selecting DevSecOps technologies to enable automation for product development teams.
• Develop applications and scripts to support integration of software updates, including automation of testing, deployment, and software artifact generation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional product development teams in an agile (SAFe) environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced degree with a minimum of three to five years of relevant experience.
• Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret) required on day one.
• Proficient programming experience in Bash and Python for scripting and automation.
• Hands‑on experience with Git version control (e.g., BitBucket, GitLab) in collaborative development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, Jenkins, or similar) for building, testing, and deploying software.
• Experience deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or equivalent tools.
• Proficiency in Linux environments, including scripting, configuration, and software deployment.
• Familiarity with software artifact management tools such as JFrog Artifactory or equivalents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and IaC tools (Terraform).
• Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools (Grafana) and RESTful API integration.
• Strong Linux and application administration skills with knowledge of software development lifecycle practices.
• Programming experience in C, C++, and Java, including multi‑threaded embedded application software and communication systems.
• Knowledge of IP networking, networking protocols, and experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience working in Agile team environments and strong collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness rewards program and healthy incentives.
• Virtual doctor visits and second opinion programs.
• Bright Horizons and Teladoc caregiver services.

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. RTX provides affirmative action to qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.