Senior Principal Engineer, DevSecOps Software Lead (Remote)

Date Posted:
2026-10-23


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-905 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 905


Position Role Type:
Remote


U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.


Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required


Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Ready to revolutionize software development? Join us as a visionary DevSecOps Software Lead, spearheading innovation and efficiency in our Digital Engineering, DevOps team. In this role, you'll drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge DevSecOps pipelines, accelerating growth and embracing a test-driven software development approach!
This position is based in Annapolis, Maryland but offers remote work flexibility with expected working hours in CST/EST. The ideal candidate will be open to periodic engagement across domestic and international sites, with travel expected to be around 20%.
What You Will Do
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement efficient DevSecOps pipelines tailored to Power & Controls embedded software development, driving innovation, and streamlined processes.
You will develop automated test, continuous integration, and continuous delivery processes to enhance efficiency and accelerate software development cycles.
You will architect, implement, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines, shaping the future of software delivery.
You will select, configure, and integrate tools to enhance software development flow, optimizing productivity and performance.
You will work closely with the DevOps Manager and Enterprise Digital Product Life Cycle (DPLC) team to understand and adapt DevOps practices, ensuring alignment with the specific needs of Power & Controls programs and driving continuous improvement.
You will provide DevSecOps implementation expertise to assist Power & Controls embedded project teams in adopting DevSecOps tools and best practices, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
You will enable development teams to automate artifact generation and effectively manage product lifecycles, promoting efficiency and quality.
You will automate software releases while ensuring quality, cybersecurity, and safety requirements are met, driving excellence in software delivery.
You will drive behavioral and test-driven development practices to enhance software design, implementation, and test automation, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
You will design, develop, and maintain dashboards displaying DevSecOps metrics, measures, performance, and continuous improvement, enabling data-driven decision-making and driving success in Power & Controls embedded software development.
What You Will Learn
You will deepen your expertise in DevSecOps.
You will enhance leadership skills through strategic planning and coordination.
You will continue to develop DevOps and cloud skills to become a technical leader.
Qualifications You Must Have
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
U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Prior experience in Embedded Product Software Environment with aerospace certification DO178, DO330/331 or equivalent.
Qualifications We Prefer
4+ years setting up, managing, and leveraging DevSecOps software factory/tools pipelines for embedded software products.
Expertise in DevSecOps/DevOps for software development, integration, and delivery in aerospace industry.
Experience with aerospace standards, certifications, and compliance.
DevOps CI/CD Pipeline development experience
DevSecOps Agile Methodologies.
Experience with Virtualization, Cloud Strategy, Security, CI/CD, Test Automation.
Safety Critical Software Development, Infrastructure as Code, Performance Monitoring.
Experierence with software process tools like Polarion ALM Tools Suite, Gitlab, VSCode, Eclipse, Jenkins, Matlab, Polyspace, Coverity, Artifactory, Rapita, Robot Framework, Grafana.
Object or Component-Oriented Development Software experience.
Experienced in Software Version Control.
Familiar with Systems Administration.
Knowledgeable in API Integration.
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!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there