Senior Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Software Engineer to join the Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Engineering team. This position involves developing DevSecOps pipelines for embedded systems and integrating automation into product development.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in Bash and Python, as well as experience with GitLab and containerization tools like Docker. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and a generous vacation policy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Active U.S. government‑issued security clearance preferred.
• Experience in air‑gapped environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop DevSecOps pipelines for embedded systems.
• Integrate tooling into development pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional product development teams.

Skills

Programming experience in Bash

Proficiency with GitLab

Experience with Docker

Proficient in Linux environments

Understanding of IP networking

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Docker

GitLab Runners

Ansible

Job description

Senior DevSecOps Software Engineer

Join Collins Aerospace Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Engineering to shape the future of military communications. Work with industry experts on advanced embedded software, cryptography, and state‑of‑the‑art computing architectures.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Proficient programming experience in Bash and Python.
• Proficiency with GitLab and GitLab Runners.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Proficient in Linux environments.
• Understanding of IP networking and protocols.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. government‑issued security clearance (transferable).
• Experience developing in air‑gapped, on‑premises environments.
• Experience with JFrog Artifactory or equivalent artifact management tools.
• Familiarity with BitBucket and Bamboo.
• Hands‑on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet, and IaC tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus, with experience in RESTful API integration.
• Strong Linux administration skills.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
• Experience with Atlassian tools and working in Agile development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and deliver high‑quality results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverage for pet, home, and auto insurance.
• Parental leave, fertility, and family planning benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.

EEO Statement

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.