Software Engineer - DevOps / Infrastructure (Onsite)

Job Description

**Date Posted:**
2026-11-10
**Country:**
United States of America
**Location:**
US-VA-STERLING-291 22640 Davis Dr DAVIS
**Position Role Type:**
Onsite
**U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status 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:**
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.
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.
**What You Will Do**
* Support and develop automation solutions that enable our teams to build and deploy code efficiently and consistently.
* Support and develop program's CI/CD pipeline, optimizing code integration and delivery of the simulation environment.
* Use troubleshooting skills to resolve issues with build chain or CI/CD pipeline tools.
* Identify manual processes that can be automated with recommendations for strategy and improvements, prior experience with automated testing as part of a CI/CD pipeline.
* Consider the organization's entire CI/CD infrastructure when making changes and improvements.
**Qualifications You Must Have**
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
* Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs) and experience configuring network devices or virtual networks.
* Experience in application development/integration within IaaS/PaaS (e.g., Red Hat OpenShift, VMware, OpenStack) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).
* Familiarity with Docker/Podman containers, Kubernetes orchestration, and database technology (SQL/NoSQL like MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MonetDB).
* Knowledge of formats and rules such as JSON, XML, YAML, and XSD.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
**Qualifications We Prefer**
* Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD Pipelines.
* Experience with common software development and management tools such as GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Coverity, Nexus, Artifactory, and Splunk.
* Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.
* Experience with server-side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
* Experience with a virtual environment such as VMware, Proxmox, etc.
* Experience with continuous integration for real-time testing and diagnostics within a virtualized environment.
**What We Offer**
* Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
* Relocation Eligibility
**Learn More & Apply Now!**
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
* 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.
**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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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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