Senior Principal Engineer, DevSecOps Software Lead
RTX· enterprise· Defense· Oct 23, 2026 · 3d ago
Annapolis, MD
Remote
Full-time
Lead
$120K–$195K
10+ years exp
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-10-23 Country:
United States of America Location:
US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-905 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 905 Position Role Type:
Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
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.
Ready to revolutionize software development? Join us as a visionary DevSecOps Software Lead, spearheading innovation and efficiency in our Digital Engineering, DevOps team. In this role, you ll drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge DevSecOps pipelines, accelerating growth and embracing a test-driven software development approach!
This position is based in Annapolis, Maryland but offers remote work flexibility with expected working hours in CST/EST. The ideal candidate will be open to periodic engagement across domestic and international sites, with travel expected to be around 20%.
What You Will Do
You will adopt and integrate DevOps capabilities across programs using a Forward Deployed Engineer model to enhance efficiency and innovation.
You will embrace collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps practices into the design and development of commercial and military software products, including embedded software, driving streamlined workflows and innovative solutions.
You will adopt and implement automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery capabilities to accelerate software development cycles and improve program outcomes.
You will partner with the DEMPA team and the Enterprise Digital Product Life Cycle (DPLC) team to adopt and adapt DevOps practices tailored to program-specific needs, fostering continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
You will provide expertise to enable embedded project teams to adopt DevSecOps tools and best practices, building a foundation of innovation and collaboration across development efforts.
You will enable teams to adopt automated artifact generation and product lifecycle management capabilities, elevating quality and operational efficiency.
You will lead the adoption of automated software release processes that align with quality, cybersecurity, and safety requirements, ensuring excellence in software delivery.
You will promote the adoption of behavioral and test-driven development practices to improve software design, implementation, and test automation, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
You will guide teams in adopting and maintaining dashboards showcasing DevSecOps metrics, performance measures, and continuous improvement insights to empower data-driven decision-making in embedded software development.
What You Will Learn
You will deepen your expertise in DevSecOps.
You will enhance leadership skills through strategic planning and coordination.
You will continue to develop DevOps and cloud skills to become a technical leader.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Prior experience in Embedded Product Software Environment with aerospace certification DO178, DO330/331 or equivalent.
Qualifications We Prefer
4 years setting up, managing, and leveraging DevSecOps software factory/tools pipelines for embedded software products.
Expertise in DevSecOps/DevOps for software development, integration, and delivery in aerospace industry.
Experience with aerospace standards, certifications, and compliance.
DevOps CI/CD Pipeline development experience
DevSecOps Agile Methodologies.
Experience with Virtualization, Cloud Strategy, Security, CI/CD, Test Automation.
Safety Critical Software Development, Infrastructure as Code, Performance Monitoring.
Experierence with software process tools like Polarion ALM Tools Suite, Gitlab, VSCode, Eclipse, Jenkins, Matlab, Polyspace, Coverity, Artifactory, Rapita, Robot Framework, Grafana.
Object or Component-Oriented Development Software experience.
Experienced in Software Version Control.
Familiar with Systems Administration.
Knowledgeable in API Integration.
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
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.
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.
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