Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon) is seeking a Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to join their Satellite Ground Systems team in a role that combines security, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical software development. This position offers an opportunity to work on national security projects while architecting and implementing modern DevSecOps practices.

The role involves building new CI/CD pipelines from scratch using Jenkins and GitLab, managing AWS GovCloud infrastructure, and leading the transformation of software delivery processes. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including Terraform, CloudFormation, and various AWS services while ensuring security compliance at every step.

This is an onsite position available in three locations: State College PA, Dulles VA, or Richardson TX. The role requires an active security clearance (TS/SCI without Polygraph) and U.S. citizenship due to the sensitive nature of the work.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $101,000 to $203,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, parental leave, and educational assistance. RTX provides a strong focus on career development and work-life balance.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of mission-critical systems while working alongside experienced professionals in the aerospace and defense sector. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to collaborate across teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of relevant experience, strong DevOps background, and familiarity with secure software development practices. Experience with AWS GovCloud, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code is essential. Knowledge of Java, Linux, and container technologies is highly valued.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work on sophisticated satellite ground control systems while building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports them. You'll be part of RTX's 195,000-strong workforce, contributing to projects that push the boundaries of known science and technology in service of national security.