Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer Product Owner / Release Train Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

Would you be interested in working with an industry-leading development team where you can grow your skills while learning something new!? Collins Aerospace’s Strategic Solutions team is looking for an exceptionally motivated Senior Principal Software Product Owner/Release Train Engineer (RTE) that is passionate about collaborating with High-Performance Teams to create mission critical solutions supporting Integrated Mission Systems. Our Senior Principal Software Product Owner/Release Train Engineer (RTE) works in an exciting, adaptive, and engaging environment enabling rapid learning to drive success.  The candidate will serve as Product Owner, Control Account Manager (CAM) and RTE for our Software Team focused on the Software Systems domain Interacting with the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Team, Software Architects, Scrum Masters and Software Engineers, supporting a large program.  This position will support the shaping of the future of defense systems for the armed forces.  

This position is located onsite in Richardson, TX and requires US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a US Top Secret security clearance (TSSCI preferred).

What You Will Do:

• You will promote a culture of predictable execution intertwined with fun and collaboration where the success of the entire program team is the number one priority. Success of one team should never come at the expense of the others.

• You will serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for the Mission Systems Software team, leading the development and refinement of the backlog in conjunction with the software architects, Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) focal and other Product Owners to achieve the required mission functionality within the required schedule.

• You will act as the Product Owner (PO) for the Software Systems team focused on requirements decomposition, Cameo modeling, software integration and software verification within a DevSecOps Pipeline in a Cloud environment.

• You will work directly with the Chief Engineer, Scrum Masters, and Software Engineers performing Software Systems work for Mission Systems applications.

• You will act as the Control Account Manager for the scope related to your team, ensuring flawless execution.

• You will interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders on an extremely large program across multiple locations.

• You will have the opportunity to mentor Interns, Junior, Senior and Principal engineers.

What You Will Learn:

• You will have the opportunity to learn and grow knowledge within the Strategic Nuclear Deterrence domains & gain niche skills enabling you to be unique in all you do.

• You will learn and apply new technologies and technics.

• You will gain valuable experience and an opportunity to lead.

• You can take flight to becoming a subject matter expert and leader.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Previous experience as a Product Owner following Agile / Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

• Experience with Agile SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

• Experience as RTE (Release Train engineer).

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance.

• Previous experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

• Previous experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM).

• Experience with Requirements Management (Decomposition, Derivation).

• Experience as a Software Systems engineer.

• Experience with UML, SysML, MBSE and CAMEO Modeling tools.

• Experience with Jira.

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

• This position may be eligible for relocation assistance 

• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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