Senior Dev Sec Ops Software Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-02-12
Country: United States of America
Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137
Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance 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: DoD Clearance: Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About the Role

Join a team that's shaping the future of military communications. We're looking for a Senior Dev Sec Ops 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!

Responsibilities

• Develop Dev Sec Ops pipelines for embedded systems in air-gapped environments
• Integrate tooling, apps, and scripts into the development pipelines
• Participate in the selection of Dev Sec Ops 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)

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Proven programming experience in Bash, Python, developing scripts and automation for complex workflows
• Hands-on experience with Git version control (e.g., BitBucket, GitLab) in collaborative software development
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, Jenkins, or similar) for building, testing, and deploying software
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or equivalent
• Demonstrated proficiency in Linux environments, including scripting, configuration, and software deployment
• Familiarity with software artifact management tools such as JFrog Artifactory or equivalents

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform)
• Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools (Grafana) and RESTful API integration
• Strong Linux and application administration skills, with knowledge of software development lifecycle practices and configuration management processes
• Comfortable programming in C, C++, and Java, with experience in multi-threaded embedded application software and communication systems
• Knowledge of IP networking and networking protocols
• Experience with Atlassian tool administration (Jira, Confluence) and Agile team environments
• Strong team collaboration skills, commitment to meeting project milestones, and producing high-quality results

Benefits

• 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

• Eligible for relocation

Compensation

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 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.

About Collins Aerospace

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Position Type: 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.
• Employee Referral Eligible: Yes
• Interview Process: 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.
• Application Window: 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.
• U.S.-Based Role: 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.

Equal Opportunity

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 characteristic protected by law.