Sr. Engineer - DevOps

Date Posted:

2026-07-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

At Collins Aerospace, we are redefining aerospace with innovative solutions that connect the world, protect humankind, and pioneer exploration from the sea to the stars. As a Senior DSO Engineer in our Design Services Organization (DSO) within the Engineering Digital Solutions (EDS) division, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge electrical systems for aerospace applications. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, a proven track record in managing complex engineering projects, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with cross functional teams, including operations, quality, and program management, to ensure the successful delivery of high-performance electrical systems that meet stringent safety, reliability, and performance standards. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do:

Software Delivery & Pipeline Enablement

• Strong motivation to design, implement & establish software integration processes and DevSecOps (DSO) best practices.

• Lead the software integration activities with stakeholders including troubleshooting of complex software integration or software stability and performance issues.

• Define Pipeline Use cases and align the portfolio services to those use cases.

• Align the use cases across multiple development teams in all business organizations to maximize adoption.

• Define DevSecOps reference workflows that deliver efficiencies in the product development process.

• Influence the decisions in the Pipeline teams to maximize the return on the Collins investment.

• Drive consensus amongst disparate groups to the “One Collins” Pipeline vision.

Software Integration Management

• Ensure and understand the stakeholder’s pipeline integration and deployment plan and drive those requirements into the DSO service offerings as applicable.

• Coordinate with the stakeholders implementing the use case pipeline the technical scope, the need date, maturity level and other dependencies as it pertains to the service offerings.

• Lead internal and external communication related to software integration and release.

• Ensure adoption plans are in place for scaling the pipeline use case.

• Apply advanced software testing techniques to ensure the quality and reliability of software solutions.

Implementation Support:

• Identify and implement metrics to measure progress for compliance, integration, and verification of the service offering

• Lead the software integration team in trouble shooting of complex software integration or software stability and performance issues.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies both within Digital Engineering Release Train as well as the stakeholder release train – Empowered to add, edit back log items. Sharpen the focus on acceptance criteria for epics.

• Review existing automation, investigate tools, identify opportunities to improve overall productivity to make us more efficient on service offerings.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder)

• Extensive experience with software development methodologies, version control systems, and build automation tools.

• Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices.

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible), and deployment tools (Crossplane) is a plus.

• Knowledge of cloud (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher) is an advantage.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Industry experience with methods and technologies tools such as Gitlab, GitHub,

• Ansible, Crossplane, ArgoCD, Artifactory, Grafana, etc.

• Proficiency in test frameworks and testing methodologies

• Experience writing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) systems.

• Experience with secrets managers (e.g. Hashicorp Vault, AWS Secrets, Azure KeyVault)
  Agile Project Management skills is preferred.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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 part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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