Senior Software Project Engineer- DevSecOps (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

We’re looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Communications Systems team in Cedar Rapids, IA—home to some of the most advanced technology in the industry. Our software group develops innovative solutions that keep military members safe, connected, and informed, working with the latest in embedded software development.

In this role, you’ll help lead the development of cutting-edge communications systems for UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles. Think advanced satellite communications, cryptography, and high-performance embedded computing—building secure, high-speed networks that deliver low latency and high throughput when it matters most.

If this excites you and sparks your interest, join us to make an impact where it truly matters.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with a dedicated team of software engineers to manage work scope across multiple programs
• Work with Integrated Product Team Leads Leads/Program Managers to ensure requirements are defined and understood, risks/opportunities are managed, and schedules/budgets are met
• Manage and administer engineering DevSecOps tool suites and licensing for the department (Atlassian, Artifactory)
• Assist and maintain DevSecOps application upgrades
• Work under limited supervision while exercising responsibility in choosing and meeting the technical, financial, and schedule targets of projects
• Perform Control Account Management (CAM) activities
• Create and contribute to bid and proposal efforts

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a STEM related degree or equivalent experience and 5 years of prior experience. Or an advanced degree and 3 years of prior experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master or Product Owner on software or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in administering Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) for project tracking and workflow management.
• Hands-on experience with Control Account Management (CAM) processes and reporting.
• Experience contributing to or leading bid and proposal efforts for technical projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Linux administration
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.

What We Offer:

• 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 Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

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 spacec