Prin. Software Platform Engr

Location: Richardson, TX (onsite; highly qualified individuals may be considered for hybrid)

Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required.

About the Role

At Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, you’ll design and automate deployment and integration of applications onto a common platform using modern DevSecOps and automation practices. This role involves leading and mentoring engineers, troubleshooting deployment automations, and integrating diverse technologies into cohesive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and automate deployment and integration of applications using DevSecOps and automation practices.
• Lead and mentor engineers, providing technical guidance under team leadership.
• Develop, implement, and troubleshoot DIPN deployment automations, integrating both familiar and unfamiliar technologies.
• Analyze gaps in technology solutions and develop approaches to close them, aligning with team direction and architectural guidance.
• Create, automate, and refine installation, integration, and test procedures.
• Document processes clearly and demonstrate completed work to varied audiences.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily scrum, Sprint planning, Program Increment planning, and retrospectives.
• Travel up to 10%.

What You Will Learn

• Deep hands-on experience with advanced DevSecOps, GitOps, and infrastructure automation at scale (Rancher, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Terraform, Terragrunt, HashiCorp Enterprise).
• Design and maintenance of resilient, containerized platform environments (RKE2) and desired-state system management using Ansible, Bash, or Python.
• Advanced techniques for automating system integrations using Docker, Podman, Compose-based workflows, and IaC-driven server/OS deployments.
• Work across complex Linux, virtualization, and network ecosystems (VMWare, KVM, Nginx, Vault, CoreDNS, dnsmasq, Artifactory, DNS services).
• Strategies for troubleshooting and orchestrating large, multi-technology solutions in high-compliance environments.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience establishing and expanding DevSecOps/GitOps frameworks using Rancher, ArgoCD, and FluxCD.
• Deep technical expertise with Helm for package management and maintaining large-scale, containerized PaaS environments (e.g., RKE2).
• Proficiency in modular infrastructure automation using Terraform and Terragrunt, including state management and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Experience deploying and managing HashiCorp Enterprise solutions in production-grade or high-compliance settings.
• Strong background in enforcing desired-state configuration and eliminating drift using Ansible, Bash, or Python.
• Ability to integrate diverse technologies, automate procedures, document clearly, and demonstrate technical work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience automating system integrations using Docker, Podman, and Compose-based workflows, with IaC tools for server/OS deployment (PXE boot, DHCP, Kickstart).
• Linux systems administration and security expertise, including virtualization (VMWare, KVM) and 3rd-party software (Nginx, Vault, CoreDNS, dnsmasq, Artifactory).
• Basic understanding of computer networking, DNS, and Linux host-based network management.
• Ability to lead and mentor up to three engineers.
• Experience contributing to Agile team ceremonies and collaborating in an Agile environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home/auto insurance, additional life/accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning), Adoption Assistance, Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness programs: Healthy You Incentives, Doctor on Demand, Teladoc Medical Experts (second opinion).
• Bright Horizons (child and elder care services).
• Eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD. The range reflects all experience levels. RTX considers role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills when extending an offer.