Senior Principal Software Engineer – DevSecOps, Embedded Communications

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Senior Principal DevSecOps Engineer at Collins Aerospace contributing to military communications systems. Leading efforts in automation and embedded software development for critical defense operations.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • California, Iowa, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleChefDockerKubernetesLinuxPuppetPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-lead the advancement of DevSecOps roadmaps and initiatives.
Spearhead cutting-edge DevSecOps tools and technologies.
Champion DevSecOps best practices across the organization.
Design and implement 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).
Develop complex containerized environments and applications.
Design and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistent and scalable infrastructure.
Build dashboards for observability and performance reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Well-versed in DevSecOps principles, benefits, technologies, and best practices.
Experience developing in air-gapped, on-premises environments.
Skilled in Bash and Python.
Seasoned experience with GitLab and GitLab Runners.
Expertise with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet, and IaC tools like Terraform or similar tools.
Seasoned experience in Linux environments.
Experience with JFrog Artifactory or equivalent artifact management tools.
Strong 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 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

DevSecOpsautomation pipelinessecurity testingvulnerability scanningBashPythoncontainerizationInfrastructure as CodeLinuxIP networking

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipinnovation

Certifications

U.S. government-issued security clearance