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Principal Platform Lead (Onsite ) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, AutoCAD, Agile Methodology, Linux, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Planning and Design, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windchill, Creo, Vmware - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CO-AURORA-S75--16800-E-Centretech-Pkwy--BLDG-S75/Senior-Principal-Platform-Lead---Onsite--_01865533 ## About the Role 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, * Typically requires a bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience * Experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or SAFe * Experience with program cost and schedule monitoring and reporting * Experience with the deployment and installation of complex systems * Experience with ASME Standards, IEEE Specifications, IPC Standards, Windows OS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and VMware solutions * Experience in toolsets such as Visio, CREO, AutoCAD, cPDM (Windchill), and the Microsoft Office Suite * Active and Current TS/SCI 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 * Training or certification in Basis of Estimates (BOE) * Experience with IPT and CPT leadership processes * Experience developing and managing product line artifacts * General experience in networks, including SAN/NAS designs and implementation * Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) * Strong organizational skills and experience in team development * Experience with the Agile development lifecycle ## Description * Lead and manage a team of 10-15 Platform/Hardware Engineers, providing mentorship, career development, and performance feedback * Oversee program development and sustainment activities in a Linux and Windows-based COTS compute environment * Coordinate team staffing, training, and development to meet organizational and program needs * Support the deployment and installation of complex systems at both CONUS and OCONUS sites, including Linux and Windows systems administration, network design, and COTS assembly and integration * Monitor and report on program cost, schedule, and performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer expectations * Provide technical guidance to team members and facilitate communication between the program and Functional Engineering Leadership teams * Collaborate with program managers to ensure customer satisfaction with delivered products and services * Participate in proposal development, including creating and reviewing cost estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and presenting to senior leadership * Ensure compliance with relevant standards, specifications, and organizational policies, including ASME Standards, IEEE Specifications, and IPC Standards ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)