Date Posted:2026-08-24
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG
Position Role Type:Hybrid
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: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
The Configuration and Data Management Department is seeking a highly motivate Principal Specialist, Engineering Services - Software Configuration Management to join the team located in San Diego, CA. This role will support product lifecycle management, performs a wide variety of technical and administrative tasks and is mainly to provide Software Configuration Management (SWCM) program support.
This position requires the candidate to work in a dynamic environment in which evolving program priorities dictate individual task priority. This position is part of a larger CM team and requires regular collaboration with team members. The ideal candidate works independently while supporting team goals and communicating task status. During peak periods, the candidate may be required to work after hours to support team goals.
What You Will Do- Perform tasks according to the program's configuration and data management plan.
- Configuration identification.
- Coordination of Engineering Review Boards (ERBs).
- Administrating software version control repositories.
- Capturing/releasing software builds and documentation.
- Managing software licenses.
- Supporting internal/external audits.
- Processing media requests.
- Review documentation for accuracy according to program procedures.
Qualifications You Must Have- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- General knowledge and understanding of configuration management and software development concepts.
- A thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio).
- Being proactive with the capability of tackling complex challenges and finding solutions.
Qualifications We Prefer- Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance is preferred.
- Detail oriented with the ability to read engineering drawings and knowledge of product structures.
- Familiarity with documentation systems such as Common PDM to manage and control configurations and change history.
- Familiarity with software management tools such as ClearQuest, ClearCase, Subversion, Git, GitHub, Jira and Pipeline Genkins.
- Familiarity with Agile/DevOps software development.
- Understanding of automation scripting concepts.
- Familiarity with operating systems Windows and Linux.
- Familiarity with Perl and Python scripting.
- Has knowledge or ability to learn how to be a scrum master.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment and articulate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbal and written.
- Sense of urgency; ability to meet challenging deadlines and experience meeting short-turn and high-pressure deadlines.
- Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and operate self-guided with some supervision.
- Capability to adapt swiftly to new tools and technologies.
What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes:- Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
- 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
- And more!
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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.
