Principal Software Engineer; Onsite

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins is seeking Engineers to be part of an engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program.

Under this effort, RTX Collins personnel will oversee and perform software development and sustainment for cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data. The team, working with our customers and users, will focus on developing and fielding operationally relevant system capabilities in the most effective and efficient manner. The team will apply best practices across the engineering continuum with a focus on improved software quality and process efficiency.

• Lead a software application team.
• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting‑edge defense systems.
• Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.
• Travel to customer CONUS & OCONUS sites as required, but no more than 25%.
• Onsite role in Aurora, CO.

• Advanced software technologies and techniques including multi‑tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design.
• Modern Dev Sec Ops  and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.
• Software lifecycle practices for large‑scale defense projects.

• Experience leading Agile software development teams.
• Proficiency in facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining team cadence, and supporting predictable delivery.
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics and ability to use them to drive team improvement.
• Ability to identify and remove impediments that block team progress.
• Demonstrated success ensuring alignment with project and product objectives.
• Experience supporting both sustainment and new feature development within Agile teams.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with SCI eligibility required prior to start date.
• Typical qualifications: degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

• Experience serving as Scrum Master across multiple teams or products.
• Knowledge of scaling frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale.
• Ability to coach teams in maturing Agile practices and improving flow.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications (CSM, PSM, SA, SPC, or equivalent).
• Experience with Ruby, SDS, or SEAM.

• 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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan with 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.
• May be eligible for relocation assistance.

107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

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.