Senior Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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

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.

Join Collins Aerospace Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Engineering as a Senior DevSecOps Software Engineer to shape the future of military communications! Be part of a dedicated DevSecOps team developing cutting-edge systems to keep military personnel safe, connected, and informed. Work with industry experts on advanced embedded software, cryptography, and state-of-the-art computing architectures.

At RCP, we tackle our defense customers' toughest challenges by rapidly developing, integrating, and demonstrating software solutions that leverage cutting-edge innovations. Here, you'll play a critical DevSecOps role in designing and developing CI/CD solutions while working alongside top-tier engineers and industry leaders. By harnessing advanced technologies, you'll push the boundaries of what's possible. Whether enhancing trusted systems or pioneering new innovations, your contributions will directly support mission-critical operations around the globe.

Join a team that's shaping the future of military communications. We're looking for a Senior DevSecOps Software Engineer to help build cutting-edge systems that keep our military personnel safe, connected, and informed. Work alongside industry experts on next-generation embedded software, advanced satellite communications, cryptography, and state-of-the-art computing architectures.

You'll develop resilient, high-performance networks for UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles-featuring low latency, high throughput, anti-jamming capabilities, mobile ad hoc operations, and secure IP connectivity. If you're ready to push the boundaries of embedded software and communications technology, this is the opportunity for you!

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do: ?

• Develop DevSecOps pipelines for our embedded systems in air-gapped environments

• Integrate tooling, apps, and scripts into the development pipelines

• Participate in the selection of DevSecOps technologies to enable automation for product development teams

• Develop applications and scripts to support integration of software updates.

• Integrate the automation of test, deployment, and software artifact generation in pipelines

• Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams

• Work in an agile environment (SAFe)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Proficient programming experience in Bash and Python.Proficiency with GitLab and GitLab Runners.

• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.

• Proficient in Linux environments.

• Understanding of IP networking and protocols.

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance (must be transferable).

• Experience developing in air-gapped, on-premises environments.

• Experience with JFrog Artifactory or equivalent artifact management tools.

• Familiarity with tools BitBucket and Bamboo.

• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet, and IaC tools like Terraform.

• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus, with experience in RESTful API integration.

• Strong Linux administration skills.

• Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust.

• Experience with Atlassian tools and working in Agile development teams.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and deliver high-quality results.

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

• And more!?

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

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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.

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.

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