Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35

Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. Join a team that’s shaping the future of military communications.

Join a dedicated Dev Sec Ops  team that is building cutting‑edge systems to keep military personnel safe, connected, and informed. Collaborate with industry experts on next‑generation embedded software communication products, cryptography, and state‑of‑the‑art computing architectures.

You will design and deploy resilient, high‑performance networks for UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles—delivering low latency, high throughput, anti‑jamming capabilities, mobile ad hoc features, and secure IP connectivity.

• Develop complex automation pipelines for embedded systems in air‑gapped environments.
• Automate security testing and vulnerability scanning using static and dynamic application security tools (SAST/DAST).
• Build and maintain containerized environments and applications.
• Design and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistent and scalable infrastructure.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate cutting‑edge Dev Sec Ops  tools and technologies.
• Build and maintain dashboards for observability and performance reporting.
• Mentor and advocate for Dev Sec Ops  best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional product development teams to deliver innovative solutions.

• Advanced programming expertise in Bash and Python.
• Proficiency with Git Lab and Git Lab Runners.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Advanced experience in Linux environments.
• Proficiency with JFrog Artifactory or equivalent artifact management tools.
• Solid working knowledge of IP networking and protocols.
• Active U.S. government‑issued security clearance (must be transferable).
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 5 years of experience.

• Experience developing in air‑gapped, on‑premises environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as Bit Bucket and Bamboo.
• Hands‑on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet, and IaC tools like Terraform.
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus, with experience in RESTful API integration.
• Strong Linux administration skills.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
• Experience with Atlassian tools and working in Agile development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and deliver high‑quality results.

• 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,  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!

• Eligible for relocation

Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.

Employee Referral Eligible