Senior Principal Lead Software Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer in Sterling, VA, focusing on software solutions for an aircraft Simulator Training System. This position requires regular onsite work and the ability to collaborate across engineering teams.

Candidates should have substantial experience in Agile methodologies and a Secret security clearance. The role offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, vacation, and a robust 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile methodologies like Scrum and SAFe.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience or 7 years with an advanced degree.
• Proficient in CI/CD pipeline support and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the simulation software team and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to refine software requirements.
• Manage technical risks and ensure program execution.

Skills

Agile Development Methodologies

Earned Value (EV) Communication

CI/CD Pipelines

Secret Security Clearance

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Date Posted: 2026-06-25

Country: United States of America

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: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Company: Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

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.

Overview

The Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) portfolio is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer professional to join our team in Sterling, VA. This role focuses on designing and developing software solutions for an aircraft Simulator Training System, with regular onsite presence at our Sterling, VA site.

What You Will Do

• Serve as technical leader for simulation software team, aligning efforts across engineering teams to ensure completion of capabilities within project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineers to develop, mature and update software requirements.
• Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies and ensure seamless program execution.
• Support risk and opportunity management, schedule adherence, and cost control to meet program deliverables and financial objectives.
• Contribute to the design and development of a Systems/Software architecture for an aircraft Simulator Training System.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe), including backlog management, Agile metrics, and Scrum ceremonies.
• Experience utilizing and communicating programmatic Earned Value (EV) and experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with CORE Simulation (CORESIM) Architecture.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, etc.
• Experience with server-side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Experience in microservices using RESTful APIs.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.

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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Yes

Employee Referral Eligible

Yes

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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.

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.