Sr. Prin. Software Lead(Contingent)

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace in Aurora, CO is seeking a senior software engineering lead to guide an Agile team in delivering high-quality applications for the HBMS program.

You will architect scalable solutions, drive code quality, enforce security standards, and mentor engineers while coordinating with product, QA, security, and operations. Travel up to 25% to CONUS/OCONUS sites and hold active TS/SCI clearance with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Lead Agile software teams and drive delivery.
• Experience with Agile ceremonies and team cadence.
• TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience or 8+ with advanced degree.
• Bachelor's in STEM or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications.
• Architect scalable solutions aligned with modern engineering best practices.
• Drive code quality through reviews, automated testing, CI, and secure development workflows.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce security standards across the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with product management, QA, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable and performant software.
• Mentor engineers, support technical decision-making, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Agile leadership

Scrum facilitation

Agile metrics

Impediment removal

Project alignment

Sustainment work

Feature development

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

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 opportunities no one else can.

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.

The AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program is an onsite role in Aurora, CO, at 16430 E Hughes Dr, BLDG S76. The team, working with our customers and users, will focus on developing and fielding operationally relevant system capabilities in the most effective and efficient manner. This role is contingent on contract award and customer funding. Travel to customer CONUS & OCONUS sites may be required, but no more than 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team in designing, developing, and maintaining high‑quality applications.
• Architect scalable solutions and ensure alignment with modern engineering best practices.
• Drive code quality through reviews, automated testing, continuous integration, and secure development workflows.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce security standards across the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with product management, QA, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable and performant software.
• Mentor engineers, support technical decision‑making, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Qualifications – Core

• Experience leading Agile software development teams.
• Proficiency in facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining team cadence, and supporting predictable delivery.
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics and the ability to use them to drive team improvement.
• Ability to identify and remove impediments that block team progress.
• Demonstrated success ensuring alignment with project and product objectives.
• Experience supporting both sustainment work and new feature development within Agile teams.
• Typical requirement of a STEM degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 8 years of experience.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI – Current security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Experience serving as Scrum Master across multiple teams or products.
• Knowledge of scaling frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale.
• Ability to coach teams in maturing Agile practices and improving flow.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications (CSM, PSM, SA, SPC, or equivalent).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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 such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program.
• Eligibility for relocation assistance.
• Additional benefits as described in the comprehensive benefits package.

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 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.