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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer, Software Engineering Life Cycle (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, CMake, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Git, Devsecops, Docker, Artifactory - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-105--400-Collins-Rd-NE--BLDG-105/Principal-Engineer--Software-Engineering-Life-Cycle--Onsite-_01874317 ## About the Role * You will be expected to be a self-starter, able to multitask and manage unplanned events. * You will use your organizational skills to keep track of everything. * You will use your effective communication skills to keep engineering peers, leadership and customers up to date. * You will use your problem solving, decision making, and teamwork skills to support the team mission. Qualifications You Must Have * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience * Experience in all aspects/phases the software engineering product lifecycle to include all phases of certification. Qualifications We Prefer * Experience with DevSecOps. * Experience with: GitLab, Git, CMake, MinGW, LynxOS, Coverity, Artifactory, Docker, Vista. * Experience with scripting languages: Python, Robot, Lava. * Experience with SW Harness Testing and Adaption (PySMART, Rapitest, Etc..) * Experience with AI technology for automation enhancements. * Experience in detailed technical writing for solution adopters. * Experience with Agile development life cycle and best practices. ## Description This is the PERFECT position for a Principal Level Software Engineer with a strong background in DevSecOps, Software Lifecycle Development (Requirements, Development, Test, Certification). Someone who can serve as the focal subject matter expert in all aspects related to Software Solution LifeCycle Pipelines. Join our team to help bring world class engineering automation into our organization! What You Will Do * You will lead in the implementation of new capabilities for our SW Cert DevOps and Common Test pipelines. * You will optimize existing Software Solution capabilities. * You will work across teams and departments to enable rapid onboarding of the Cert DevOps technology. * You will mentor, train and onboard teammates., Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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