Sr. Software Test Engineer (Contingent)

Collins Aerospace; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a test engineer for an onsite role in Aurora, CO. You will support continuous testing across the development lifecycle, validate software functionality, and develop automated and manual test strategies within a DevSecOps pipeline.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and cross-functional Agile teamwork. Travel up to 25% as needed; contingent on contract award.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated test frameworks and tools.
• Knowledge of Agile testing practices and CI workflows.
• Ability to validate functional, performance, and security requirements.
• Experience managing test data and repeatable test processes.
• Collaborative work in cross-functional Agile teams.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous testing activities across the development lifecycle.
• Validate software functionality, performance, and security requirements.
• Develop automated and manual test strategies.
• Execute tests within an integrated DevSecOps pipeline.
• Partner with development and operations to ensure high-quality releases.

Skills

Automated test frameworks

Agile testing

Functional/perf/security validation

Test data management

Cross-functional Agile teamwork

TS/SCI clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Test automation scripting

Security test tools

Job description

Location: US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76

Date Posted: 2026-07-06

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship/Immigration Status: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

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

THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT: Employment is based on contract award and customer funding. Travel to customer CONUS & OCONUS sites as required, but no more than 25%. This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO and is contingent on contract award.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do

• Support continuous testing activities across the development lifecycle.
• Validate software functionality, performance, and security requirements.
• Develop automated and manual test strategies.
• Execute tests within an integrated DevSecOps pipeline.
• Partner closely with development and operations teams to ensure high‑quality, reliable releases.

What You Will Learn

• How to design and execute comprehensive testing strategies.
• How testing integrates into a DevSecOps pipeline.
• How to enhance software reliability through continuous testing practices.
• How to validate performance and security requirements alongside functionality.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience working with automated test frameworks and tools.
• Knowledge of Agile testing practices and continuous integration workflows.
• Ability to validate functional, performance, and security requirements.
• Experience managing test data and developing repeatable test processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional Agile teams. 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.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI – current clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience implementing tests within a DevSecOps pipeline (e.g., CI/CD automation).
• Familiarity with performance testing, load testing, or security test tools.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages used for test automation.
• Understanding of cloud‑based testing environments or containerized test execution.
• Experience creating and maintaining test documentation and traceability.

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.
• And more.

Additional Information

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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite – Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.