Senior Software Engineer - Lead DevOps Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Oak Grove (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Prattwhitney located in Oak Grove, Virginia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to serve as the lead DevOps engineer for developing simulation systems. The role requires a U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, knowledge in CI/CD pipelines, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams. Benefits include competitive insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field or 8 years without a degree.
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance (Secret) required.
• Experience working in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps engineer for simulation systems product development.
• Coordinate with teams for build processes and deployment.
• Support automation solutions for efficient code deployment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

DevOps focal support

CI/CD pipeline deployment

Docker/Podman containers knowledge

Agile Development Methodologies

Education

Degree in STEM or relevant field

Tools

GitLab

Coverity

Artifactory

Visual Studio

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Lead DevOps Engineer (Onsite)

Location: Sterling, VA. Requires active U.S. Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead DevOps engineer for a team developing new simulation systems, supporting the full lifecycle of product development from architecture and design through integration, test, and field support.
• Coordinate with Systems, Software, and Cyber teams to develop, mature, and update build processes and deployment environments based on requirements and designs.
• Support and develop automation solutions that enable teams to build and deploy code efficiently and consistently.
• Take ownership of the program’s release process, establishing consistent and reliable change‑management processes for the delivery of artifacts to the customer.
• Identify and maintain the program’s software toolchain, ensuring the right tools are available when required.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. If no degree, minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret).
• Strong problem‑solving skills to identify issues quickly and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to serve as DevOps focal with program leaders, customers, and contributors.
• Ability to create implementation plans from requirements and designs.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with common software development and management tools such as GitLab, Coverity, and Artifactory.
• Familiarity with Docker/Podman containers or Kubernetes orchestration.
• Experience with continuous integration for real‑time testing and diagnostics within a virtualized environment.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience with modeling and simulation frameworks.
• Understanding of design, implementation, and deployment of training systems.
• Experience developing and working with requirements, including usage of Jama.
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams, including usage of Cameo.
• Understanding of network principles, such as TCP/IP, VLANs, and practical experience in configuring network devices or virtualized network environments.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Experience with development IDEs such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or other related IDEs.
• Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent); networking certifications (CCNA or equivalent).
• Experience in application development and integration with cloud infrastructure or services (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware Cloud).

Benefits

Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation; 401(k) plan with employer matching; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment; life insurance; disability coverage; and additional optional coverages.

Equal Opportunity 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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with relevant laws.