Prin. Software Platform Engr

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

This role is an onsite role in Richardson, Texas, however highly qualified individuals may be considered for a hybrid situation.

What You Will Do:

• Design and automate deployment and integration of applications onto a common platform and infrastructure using modern DevSecOps and automation practices.
• Lead and mentor engineers as needed, providing technical guidance and support under the direction of team leadership.
• Develop, implement, and troubleshoot DIPN deployment automations while integrating both familiar and unfamiliar technologies into cohesive, orchestrated solutions.
• Analyze gaps in technology solutions and develop approaches to close them, ensuring alignment with team direction, scope, and architectural guidance.
• Create, automate, and refine installation, integration, and test procedures. Document processes clearly and demonstrate completed work to a variety of audiences.
• Participate fully in team Agile ceremonies, including daily scrum, Sprint planning, Program
• Increment planning, and retrospectives while helping teammates succeed in their tasking.
• Travel up to 10%

What You Will Learn

• Deep hands-on experience with advanced DevSecOps, GitOps, and infrastructure automation technologies at scale, including Rancher, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Terraform, Terragrunt, and HashiCorp Enterprise platforms.
• How to design and maintain resilient, containerized platform environments such as RKE2 and automate desired‑state system management using Ansible, Bash, or Python.
• Advanced techniques for automating system integrations using container technologies like Docker, Podman, and Compose-based workflows, along with IaC-driven server and OS deployments.
• How to work across complex Linux, virtualization, and network ecosystems including VMWare, KVM, Nginx, Vault, CoreDNS, dnsmasq, Artifactory, DNS services, and host-level network configuration.
• Strategies for troubleshooting and orchestrating large, multi-technology solutions in high‑compliance environments requiring precision, clarity, and robust documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience establishing and expanding DevSecOps (6 frameworks using Rancher, ArgoCD, and FluxCD for GitOps at scale.
• Deep technical expertise with Helm for package management and maintaining large-scale, containerized PaaS environments (e.g., RKE2).
• Proficiency in modular infrastructure automation using Terraform and Terragrunt, including state management and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Professional experience deploying and managing HashiCorp Enterprise solutions in production-grade or high-compliance settings.
• Strong background in enforcing desired-state configuration and eliminating configuration drift through automation using Ansible, Bash, or Python.
• Ability to integrate diverse technologies, automate procedures, document clearly, and demonstrate technical work to varied audiences.
• Active and transferable Secret - Current clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience automating system integrations using Docker, Podman, and Compose-based workflows, combined with IaC tools for server and OS deployment automation (PXE boot, DHCP, Kickstart).
• Linux systems administration and security expertise, including virtualization technologies (VMWare, KVM), and use of 3rd-party software such as Nginx, Vault, CoreDNS, dnsmasq, Artifactory.
• Basic understanding of computer networking, DNS, and Linux host-based network management (interfaces, firewalls, etc.).
• Ability to lead and mentor up to three engineers.
• Additional relevant technical or soft skills beyond required qualifications.
• Experience contributing to Agile team ceremonies and collaborating within an Agile development environment.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more! 

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 spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

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.

#MISENG

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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