Principal Test Engineer (Contingent)- Onsite

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 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: TS/SCI - 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. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to perform a Test Architect role supporting the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. The role focuses on defining and executing verification strategies for distributed, cloud enabled mission applications responsible for ingesting, tagging, auditing, and securing mission data. Work is performed using modern agile methods in close collaboration with customer and operational stakeholders. Position includes occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel (up to 25%).   An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance  is required prior to start date. This position is contingent upon contract award and customer funding. What You Will Do: Test Architecture & Strategy  Develop and refine the program’s test architecture and end to end verification strategy  Assess and Approve acceptance criteria aligned to needs, interfaces, and operational mission threads  Create automated and manual test approaches aligned with DevSecOps deployment pipelines  Identify test environment needs and testbed design for distributed, cloud enabled systems  Participate in technical discussions to ensure test influences design and deployment patterns  Validate containerization, cloud deployment patterns, and security controls through structured testing  Integration & Verification  Oversee installation, deployment, and test of cloud enabled mission applications across enclaves  Review verification strategies, test procedures, automated scripts, and manual tests  Execute test demonstrations, evaluate results, and verify acceptance criteria have been met  Support troubleshooting of integration, deployment, and dataflow issues across multidiscipline teams  Maintain test artifacts and configuration consistency through disciplined configuration processes  Participate in interface control working groups and validate compliance during integration  Ensure verification activities align with cybersecurity and mission assurance requirements  What You Will Learn: Evolution of mission systems across cloud, cyber, data ingestion, and distributed architectures  Integration of automated testing with DevSecOps pipelines and modern deployment workflows  How operational constraints influence architectural, test, and sustainment decisions  Strategies for validating modernization while supporting legacy system interoperability   Qualifications You Must Have: Experience in system verification, test engineering, or integration engineering  Demonstrated ability to develop test procedures, automated scripts, and structured verification plans  Experience with cloud based, distributed, or containerized systems  Understanding of interface and configuration management practices  Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience. ​Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI 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: CompTIA Security+  Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other cloud native technologies  Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and CI/CD  Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging tools  Knowledge of DoD mission systems, cybersecurity requirements, and secure by design practices What we offer: Some of our competitive benefits packages include:    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 coverage: you can purchase 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 progr