Principal Systems Engineer (DevSecOps)- Onsite

Date Posted: 2026-07-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to work onsite in Richardson, TX. This position requires an active US Secret security clearance. The Principal Systems Engineer architects, designs, and develops software deployments onto both hardware and cloud environment. The Principal Systems Engineer performs integration and automation of applications onto a common platform and infrastructure utilizing modern DevSecOps and automation practices.  Sign-on Bonus Eligible What You Will Do: Integrates a variety of familiar and unfamiliar technologies into orchestrated solutions.  Analyzes gaps in technology solutions and designs paths to close them.  Follows directions provided by the team leaders in implementation and scope.  Develops and follows installation, integration, and test procedures.  Automates manual procedures.  Documents procedures in clear and unambiguous manner.  Demonstrates work to a variety of audiences.  Participates in and contributes to the team's Agile ceremonies, including daily scrum, Sprint and Program Increment planning, and retrospective meetings.  Helps teammates to achieve success in their tasking.  Reviews work and provides actionable feedback to teammates.  Qualifications You Must Have: Cumulative 3 years minimum of leading and mentoring other developers and driving cross-team collaboration across product lifecycle and other disciplines.  Cumulative 8 years of experience with 5 years minimum of hands-on experience in each: Automating integration of systems using container technologies (Docker, Podman, Docker Compose/Podman Compose)  under version control (e.g., Git) while utilizing IaC tools and frameworks (Terraform, Terragrunt, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible) for automation of server and OS deployments (PXE boot, DHCP, Kickstart).  Develop automation with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and thoroughly test implementations.  Linux systems administration and security as well as  utilizing virtualization technologies (VMWare, KVM) and 3rd party software such as Nginx, Vault, CoreDNS, dnsmasq, Artifactory  etc.  Basic understanding of computer networks and related hardware, dns, etc.  Host-based network management. (configuring network interfaces, firewalls, etc).  Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience  or   an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.   U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.       Qualifications We Prefer: Additional relevant soft or technical skills and experience on top of the Required Qualifications.  Detail-oriented oriented and experience documenting procedures at high level of detail.  Proven record of thinking outside the box when driving solutions.  Experience working in an Agile Methodology  Experience performing estimations and bid creation (BOEs)  Experience creating system architecture  Experience working in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) What We Offer: 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 Relocation assistance may be provided And more!  Learn More & Apply Now! Mission Systems: Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for spe