Date Posted: 2024-03-27Country: United States of AmericaLocation: HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USAPosition Role Type: OnsiteAre you motivated to create more secure, resilient, and efficient software systems across the connected aviation ecosystem?Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technologically and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our business unit, Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS), combines foundational IT with new digital technologies to develop software products for our customers; our goal is to drive business efficiencies and provide a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information, and processes. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for out for our CAS org.The Sr. Principal Engineer, DevSecOps (DSO) will design, build, and run continuous integration and deployments to develop, test and production environments in service of various Collins products. This is a highly technical position that requires a broad set of technical skills that includes software build pipelines, deployment technologies, monitoring and scripting, networking, and infrastructure.Regardless of role, we expect excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all hires at Collins Aerospace. We look for candidates who will thrive here, meaning they demonstrate clear communication, embrace open feedback, trust their colleagues, and are driven to execute, deliver, and complete projects independently and efficiently.What YOU will do:YOU will leverage company best practices and capabilities to assist programs with deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of DevSecOps (DSO) software solutions.YOU will consider the organization’s entire CI/CD infrastructure when making changes and improvements and look for creative ways to deploy DSO on CAS products.YOU will design dependable and scalable solutions and services and manage services deployed to Kubernetes clusters (Amazon EKS).YOU will ensure system reliability and continuity by developing and validating fault tolerance and disaster recovery plans for engineering/development tools infrastructure.YOU will evaluate the current state of software development, testing and automation, and deployment practices.YOU will continuously evaluate and implement best practices for security and compliance.YOU will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, provide technical support.YOU will capture best practices and mentor newer engineers on the team.YOU will gather DORA metrics to demonstrate the potential of using DSO on products.YOU will bring in industry best practices of adopting and deploying DSO to products lines.What YOU will learn:YOU will learn how to solve unique technical challenges.YOU will gain a deeper understanding of the aerospace and defense industry.YOU will apply your skills across a large engineering organization.Education & Experience:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience.Qualifications You Must Have:Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.Experience in AWS cloud engineering, services, and DevOps practices using CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub).Experience with Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and infrastructure as code tools, such as Terraform and CloudFormation.Experience with Linux system administration and scripting/programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash).Skills We Value:Networking knowledge and experience in configuring VPCs, subnets, and security groups.Proficiency in security concepts, threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.Knowledge of secure coding principles and common vulnerabilities.Familiarity with IAM solutions and best practices.Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.Knowledge of major cloud providers (AWS/Azure) and their security features.Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc .Ability to assess risks related to software development and operations.Knowledge of industry standards (e.g. NIST).Ability to lead and motivate teams toward DevSecOps goals.Understanding of incident handling and post-incident analysis.Staying updated with evolving security threats and DevOps practices.Ability to adapt to changing technologies and organizational needs.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.#reempowerprogramThis role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.Minimum Program Qualifications:Be on a career break of one or more year at time of applicationHave prior experience in functional area of interestHave interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time positionConnected Aviation Solutions:Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports and business aircraft turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely.Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.Some of our competitive benefits package includes:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!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.Employee Referral EligibleApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this to read the Policy and Terms
