Software Engineer II - DevOps / Infrastructure (Onsite)

RTX; Sterling (VA, UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace in Sterling, VA, is seeking a Software Engineer II specializing in DevOps and infrastructure. Onsite role focused on building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and supporting both Linux and Windows environments.

You'll work with tools like GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes, ensuring reliable build and test environments for simulations and DoD-related workloads. U.S. citizenship and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop automation solutions enabling efficient code builds and deployments.
• Own the CI/CD pipeline and optimize integration/delivery for simulation environments.
• Troubleshoot build chain and CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Identify automations to reduce manual processes with recommendations.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

GitLab

Jira & Confluence

Automation tools

Python

Bash/PowerShell

Linux/Windows

OpenShift/VMware/OpenStack

Docker/Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Education

STEM degree

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Coverity

Nexus

Artifactory

Splunk

OpenShift

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

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

Software Engineer II - DevOps / Infrastructure (Onsite)

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.

What You Will Do:

• Support and develop automation solutions that enable our teams to build and deploy code efficiently and consistently.
• Take ownership of the program's CI/CD pipeline, optimizing code integration and delivery of the simulation environment.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve issues with build chain or CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Identify manual processes that can be automated with recommendations for strategy and improvements, prior experience with automated testing as part of a CI/CD pipeline.
• Consider the organization's entire CI/CD infrastructure when making changes and improvements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• U.S. citizenship only (dual citizenship not permitted) is required, as access to information under this program/contract is restricted to individuals with sole U.S. citizenship.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD Pipelines.

Qualifications You Prefer:

• Experience with common software development and management tools such as GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Coverity, Nexus, Artifactory, and Splunk.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.
• Experience with server‑side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe).
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs) and experience configuring network devices or virtual networks.
• Experience in application development and integration within one or more IaaS/PaaS (Red Hat OpenShift / VMware / OpenStack).
• Familiarity with cloud networking frameworks (L2, L3, and spine‑leaf architecture).
• Familiarity with Docker/ Podman containers, or Kubernetes orchestration.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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