Senior Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

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!

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 su