Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-04 | Location: Cedar Rapids, IA | Onsite role | Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required on day 1; U.S. citizenship is required.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Engineering is seeking a Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to join a dedicated DevSecOps team building cutting-edge systems for military communications. Collaborate with industry experts on next-generation embedded software, cryptography, and state-of-the-art computing architectures. You’ll design and deploy resilient, high-performance networks for UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles—delivering low latency, high throughput, anti-jamming capabilities, mobile ad hoc features, and secure IP connectivity.

At RCP, we tackle 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. Your contributions will directly support mission-critical operations around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex automation pipelines for embedded systems in air-gapped environments.
• Automate security testing and vulnerability scanning using static and dynamic application security tools (SAST/DAST).
• Build and maintain containerized environments and applications.
• Design and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistent and scalable infrastructure.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate cutting-edge DevSecOps tools and technologies.
• Build and maintain dashboards for observability and performance reporting.
• Mentor and advocate for DevSecOps best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Advanced programming expertise in Bash and Python.
• Proficiency with GitLab and GitLab Runners.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Advanced experience in Linux environments.
• Proficiency with JFrog Artifactory or equivalent artifact management tools.
• Solid working knowledge of IP networking and protocols.
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance (must be transferable).
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing in air-gapped, on-premises environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as 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.

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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and 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, 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 assistance.

Sign-on bonus eligible.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD. The 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.