Senior Principal Engineer, DevSecOps Software Lead

RTX

. Adopt and integrate DevOps capabilities across programs using a Forward Deployed Engineer model .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DevSecOps and DevOps practices tailored for embedded software development in the aerospace industry, with a strong focus on automated testing, CI/CD pipeline development, and compliance with aerospace standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement strategic planning for software lifecycle management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DevSecOps ExpertiseCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentAerospace Certification ComplianceAutomated Testing and DeliveryLeadership and Strategic Planning

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Hard Skills

DevSecOpsCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentAutomated TestingSafety-Critical Software DevelopmentInfrastructure as CodePerformance MonitoringAPI IntegrationObject-Oriented DevelopmentSoftware Version ControlTest Automation

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic PlanningCross-Functional Team Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Polarion ALM Tools SuiteGitLabVSCodeEclipseJenkinsMATLABPolyspaceCoverityArtifactoryGrafana

Certifications & Qualifications

Aerospace Certification DO-178DO-330/331

Industry Keywords

Embedded SoftwareAerospace IndustryDevOps PracticesDevSecOps ToolsContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryBehavioral DevelopmentTest-Driven DevelopmentCybersecurity RequirementsQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityGrafanaJenkins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Adopt and integrate DevOps capabilities across programs using a Forward Deployed Engineer model
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps practices into commercial and military software products, including embedded software
Implement automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery capabilities
Partner with the DEMPA and Enterprise Digital Product Life Cycle teams to tailor DevOps practices to program needs
Enable embedded project teams to adopt DevSecOps tools and best practices
Enable automated artifact generation and product lifecycle management capabilities
Lead automated software release processes aligned with quality, cybersecurity, and safety requirements
Promote behavioral and test-driven development practices
Guide teams in maintaining dashboards for DevSecOps metrics, performance measures, and continuous improvement insights
Deepen DevSecOps expertise and develop DevOps, cloud, leadership, strategic planning, and coordination skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
U.S. citizenship required
Prior experience in an embedded product software environment with aerospace certification DO-178, DO-330/331, or equivalent
Expected working hours in CST/EST
Approximately 20% travel expected
4+ years setting up, managing, and leveraging DevSecOps software factory/tools pipelines for embedded software products
Expertise in DevSecOps/DevOps for software development, integration, and delivery in the aerospace industry
Experience with aerospace standards, certifications, and compliance
DevOps CI/CD pipeline development experience
DevSecOps Agile methodologies
Experience with virtualization, cloud strategy, security, CI/CD, and test automation
Safety-critical software development, infrastructure as code, and performance monitoring
Experience with Polarion ALM Tools Suite, GitLab, VSCode, Eclipse, Jenkins, MATLAB, Polyspace, Coverity, Artifactory, Rapita, Robot Framework, and Grafana
Object- or component-oriented development software experience
Software version control experience
Familiarity with systems administration
Knowledge of API integration

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and 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
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs