Software Discipline Lead (Onsite) - Interiors

Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. What You Will Do: Define a clear, forward-looking software development vision the Interiors aligned with broader enterprise initiatives. Assess current tools, processes, and practices across multiple software groups and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and best practices. Develop a multi-year transformation roadmap to standardize and modernize software development practices across product lines. Lead the migration from legacy build environments to the preferred toolchain. Plan migrations and upgrades in a way that minimizes disruption to active programs and supports parallel operation where necessary. Collaborate with Software Quality Assurance and Certification/DER/ODA teams to ensure that new processes, tools, and practices are acceptable means of compliance with DO-178B/DO-178C, and that necessary plans, standards, and life cycle data are updated accordingly. Metrics, Business Continuity & Continuous Improvement Serve as the primary technical liaison between Interiors software teams and corporate engineering/IT initiatives related to DevSecOps, tooling, and methods. Support capability development of the software engineers Support training, documentation, and onboarding materials to enable sustainable adoption of new methods and toolchains, while maintaining current productivity, quality, and certifiability. Qualifications You Must Have:   Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience Demonstrated experience leading cross-team or cross-organizational process/tool transformations, including SCM and CI/CD migrations, while maintaining delivery and cost commitments. Hands-on experience with Git-based workflows and common DevOps toolchains (e.g., GitLab or similar, artifact repositories such as Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines, test automation frameworks). Proven ability to influence and lead without direct line authority in a complex, multi-site or multi-business environment. Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts and metrics into business impact (schedule, cost, quality, risk). Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or other safety-/mission-critical or highly regulated industries. Familiarity with standards and practices relevant to aerospace software, particularly DO-178B/DO-178C (Level D and Level E), and experience integrating modern methods and tools within those frameworks. Experience with model-based design/model-based systems engineering (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SysML, or similar) in a certifiable context. Background in leading adoption of secure development practices and integrating security into the software lifecycle. Prior experience harmonizing tools and processes across acquired organizations or fragmented teams. 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 Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building 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! At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all produc