Principal Software Engineer

RTX

Huntsville, Alabama, United StatesFull-time$107,500–$204,500Posted Oct 13, 2026

About the role

Date Posted:

2026-10-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-1220-CUST ~ 1220 Redstone Gateway S ~ RESTONE (External Site)

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

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

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.

The C2BMC Next Program is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and integrate future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System, including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, and other critical cutting-edge missile defense technologies

The individual will be responsible for deploying and maintaining a large virtualization solution, spread across multiple remote sites

What You Will Do:

As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (RA ART) of the Missile Defense National Team for Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC NT), you will take on responsibilities within the System Architecture Product Team, including:

Acting as the Scrum Master for a System Architecture (SA) Scrum Team.

Supporting the SA Product Owner and mentoring team members.

Coordinating efforts to incorporate Lockheed's ILMX initiative into RA CI/CD pipelines.

Standardizing RA CI/CD pipelines.

Working on C2BMC software architecture and implementing interfaces with external systems.

Scrum Master responsibilities include leading Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

Product Owner Support: Assist the SA Product Owner in managing program priorities, maintaining the SA backlog, tracking scheduled deliveries, and supporting PI planning. This includes decomposing capabilities, estimating hours, story point estimation, and composing user stories. Support includes tracking progress and hours for EVMS updates to the CAM.

CI/CD Pipeline Standardization: Work across the ART to implement and maintain a standardized CI/CD pipeline for all Product Teams within the RA ART across two development sites.

Collaboration with Cyber and Platforms ART: Ensure tools and applications within the CI/CD pipeline conform to security and other requirements.

Pipeline Updates: Present regular status updates on pipeline progress and resolve issues as they arise.

What You Will Learn

Agile software development practices and leadership as a Scrum Master.

Standardization of CI/CD pipelines across multiple teams and locations.

Collaboration with cybersecurity and platform teams to ensure compliance with security requirements.

Advanced concepts in software architecture and the integration of interfaces with external systems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Working within classified environments.

Coordinating and leading efforts to implement CI/CD pipelines to support multiple software releases and build versions.

Acting as a Scrum Master for a software development team, including leading Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

Leading a software team using Agile development practices.

Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

IAT2 (Security+ or equivalent) required

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 and minimum 5 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Software development experience in DevSecOps environments.

Technical expertise in Java development and CI/CD pipeline management.

Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with technical teams and customers.

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

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 to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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This is an Onsite role: 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.

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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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Responsibilities

  • Serve as Scrum Master for a System Architecture team and lead Agile ceremonies.
  • Support the Product Owner with backlog management, user stories, estimates, and PI planning.
  • Standardize and maintain CI/CD pipelines across teams and development sites.
  • Coordinate integration of initiatives into CI/CD pipelines and ensure security requirements are met.
  • Develop software architecture and interfaces with external systems.
  • Track pipeline progress, resolve issues, and provide status updates.

Qualifications

  • Experience working in classified environments.
  • Experience coordinating and leading CI/CD pipeline implementation for multiple software releases and build versions.
  • Experience serving as a Scrum Master for a software development team and leading Agile practices.
  • Active Secret U.S. government security clearance required before starting.
  • IAT II certification, such as Security+ or equivalent.
  • STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 5 years of experience.
  • Preferred: DevSecOps experience and expertise in Java development and CI/CD pipeline management.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Vacation, paid time off, and holidays
  • 401(k) match and retirement contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family planning benefits
  • Employee assistance, wellness, and virtual care programs

Skills mentioned

CI/CDDevOpsJavaSystem DesignAPI IntegrationREST APIsCybersecurityApplication SecurityGitDistributed Systems

About RTX

RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

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H-1B sponsorship history

Historical employer filing data was found for RTX. The employer record includes 20 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.