Senior. Platform Engineer (Onsite)

• Serve as Sr. Platform Engineer for the team, creating capability and feature designs, and ensuring alignment with program objectives and delivery commitments
• Work with the Scrum Master to execute Agile development, to deliver high-quality, cloud-enabled capabilities on schedule
• Support delivery and selloff of completed work to customers, ensuring technical acceptance and stakeholder satisfaction
• Support and maintain a technical roadmap that keeps the platform aligned with modern DevOps practices, cloud-native architectures, and relevant COTS solutions
• Evaluate emerging technologies, cloud services, and industry trends to continuously improve platform capabilities, security posture, and team effectiveness

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a minimum 5 years of related work experience
• Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of RedHat Linux operating systems
• Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and/or Chef
• Experience and working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and toolchains (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, GitLab, Artifactory, Helm) from a user and integrator perspective
• Active and Current TS/SCI w CI Poly Security Clearance is required day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong working knowledge in infrastructure of servers, networking, storage, and virtualization technologies in enterprise or mission environments
• Advanced experience troubleshooting performance, reliability, and availability issues across Linux-based platforms and infrastructure services
• Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python and/or Bash used for automation and operational workflows
• Experience designing and delivering solutions within a DevOps framework, including security integration throughout the software lifecycle
• Strong AWS experience, including architecture, deployment, and security of services such as EC2, EKS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, and VPC, with an emphasis on scalability and cost optimization
• Container and platform engineering experience using Kubernetes and container runtimes such as Docker or Podman
• Working knowledge of integrating CI/CD pipelines and toolchains to support application teams

• Experience integrating and supporting COTS and FOSS products in secure or regulated environments

• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and integrating cloud infrastructure solutions, preferably with AWS.
• Effective communication, with the ability to interpret complex technical concepts to engineers, to develop deliverable products
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliance (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent).

1727 East CityLine Drive, Richardson, TX $86,800 - $165,200 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world

“We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior. Platform Engineer to support one of our premier programs. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team of platform engineers and systems administrators, driving innovation in ground systems solutions.”.

In this critical role, you will lead the implementation and advancement of DevOps practices, ensuring the seamless integration of cutting-edge tools, cloud technologies, and processes within our program. You will collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to drive innovation and efficiency in our development, security, and operations functions.

Note This position will be filled onsite at an RTX Facility in Richardson TX.