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RTX

Principal Specialist, Engineering Services – Software Configuration Management

RTX

Principal Software Configuration Management Specialist supporting Collins Aerospace aerospace and defense systems. Managing software configurations, repositories, builds, documentation, audits, and engineering reviews.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $95,500 - $181,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Software Configuration Management, including managing software version-control repositories and supporting product lifecycle management. Proficient in configuration management concepts, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Software Configuration ManagementVersion-Control Repositories AdministrationAgile/DevOps Software DevelopmentMicrosoft Office ProficiencySecret or Top-Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills
Configuration ManagementSoftware Development ConceptsAutomation ScriptingPerl ScriptingPython ScriptingEngineering Drawings InterpretationCommon PDM FamiliarityClearQuest FamiliarityClearCase FamiliarityGitHub Familiarity
Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedEffective CommunicationMultitasking AbilitySelf-Guided OperationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
SubversionJiraPipeline GenkinsWindows Operating SystemLinux Operating System
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
Product Lifecycle ManagementEngineering Review BoardsSoftware License ManagementInternal and External AuditsDocumentation Accuracy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
LinuxPerlPythonSubversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support product lifecycle management and provide Software Configuration Management program support
  • Perform tasks according to the program’s configuration and data management plan
  • Identify configurations
  • Coordinate Engineering Review Boards
  • Administer software version-control repositories
  • Capture and release software builds and documentation
  • Manage software licenses
  • Support internal and external audits
  • Process media requests
  • Review documentation for accuracy according to program procedures
  • Collaborate regularly with the larger Configuration Management team
  • Communicate task status and support team goals
  • Work after hours during peak periods when required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret U.S. security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
  • General knowledge and understanding of configuration management and software development concepts
  • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
  • Detail-oriented with ability to read engineering drawings and knowledge of product structures
  • Familiarity with Common PDM
  • Familiarity with ClearQuest, ClearCase, Subversion, Git, GitHub, Jira, and Pipeline Genkins
  • Familiarity with Agile/DevOps software development
  • Understanding of automation scripting concepts
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Familiarity with Perl and Python scripting
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn scrum master responsibilities
  • Ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
  • Ability to meet challenging, short-turn, and high-pressure deadlines
  • Attention to detail, ability to multitask, and ability to operate self-guided with some supervision
  • Capability to adapt swiftly to new tools and technologies
  • Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40
  • Flexible work hours: Core hours, Modified time
  • 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 pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and ID theft protection insurance
  • Birth, adoption, and 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
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)