Date Posted:

2026-01-30

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-3025-CUST ~ 3025 S Parker Rd ~ BLDG D, Flr 11 & 12 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Position contingent upon contract award

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace is seeking engineers to be part of an engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. Under this effort, Collins Aerospace personnel will oversee/perform software development and sustainment for cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets, while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data. The team, working with our customers and users, will focus on developing and fielding operationally relevant system capabilities in the most effective and efficient manner. The team will apply best practices across the engineering continuum, with a focus on improved software quality and process efficiency.

What You Will Do:

• Perform complex analysis, architecture, design, development, testing, and debugging of software
• Support system integration and recommend products for integration
• Develop system level scripts in various common languages
• Incorporate all security disciplines, recommend and develop requirements, specifications, designs, and procedures to satisfy program security policy and planning guidance
• Monitor the implementation of security requirements for government and industry facilities and systems
• Develop reports, information, and recommendations that support the implementation of government security requirements
• Participate in special projects as required
• Manage software engineering teams in a Scaled Agile Environment

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, RHEL 8+ preferred
• Proficiency in one or more of the following:Java, JavaScript, C++, Python, Shell Scripting
• Ansible (or equivalent PaaS language), JSON, XML, YAML, MDB or SQL
• Experience with one or more of the following:Virtualization: v Sphere
• Containerization: Docker/Podman
• Orchestration: Kubernetes, Open Shift/Rancher
• Familiarity with one or more of the following:Application Servers: JBoss, Jetty
• Database: MongoDB, Oracle
• Experience with modern Dev Sec Ops practices
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies
• Ability to design and implement modular, maintainable software solutions that adhere to team coding standards and design principles
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, RESTful APIs, and distributed software architectures
• Understanding of security technologies and concepts, experience in design and implementation of secure network solutions
• Knowledge of Information Assurance and Information Operations technologies and development activities.
• Understanding of the processes and guidelines for Certifying & Accrediting (ICD 503/DITSCAP/DIACAP/DCID 6/3) information systems based upon experience on development programs.
• Possesses or quickly develops a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications
• Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations
• Travel to customer sites as required (CONUS & OCONUS)
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience supporting AF-DCGS
• Experience supporting Intelligence or DoD
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams
• Experience with process development and deployment
• Excellent writing skills
• Familiarity with Apache Nifi, Red Hat UBI, ActiveMQ
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Software Development

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!​

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 ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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. ​

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

Employee Referral Eligible

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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