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# Principal Software Platform Engineering Automation Lead (Onsite) with Security Clearance

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Linux, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Ruby, Software Deployment, Systems Architecture, System Software, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Rancher, Bitbucket, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5948841989

## About the Role

* This job is onsite in Plano, TX; applicants must be in the area or willing to relocate to it. Qualifications You Must Have * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant engineering experience. An advanced degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
 * Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Terraform and/or Ansible. And experience with software deployment and integration.
 * Experience with Linux/Windows Operating Systems and Virtualization technologies.
 * Experience with Agile Development Methodologies, e.g., Scrum and SAFe.
 * Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security 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 * Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance with Special Program Access.
 * Current CompTIA Security +
 * Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD Pipelines tools (E.g. Jira, Confluence, Bit Bucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Gitlab)
 * Experience running technical teams
 * Background in COTS/FOSS product installation, configuration, and integration
 * Experience designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services using infrastructure as code (IaC)
 * Multi-disciplined infrastructure experience and expertise (Server, Storage, Network Hardware)
 * Experience with programming languages (E.g. Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C++, C#, Go).
 * Experience troubleshooting performance, reliability, and availability issues across Linux/Windows based platforms and infrastructure services
 * Experience with containerization using technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm, Rancher What We Offer * Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
 * Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! * Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: * Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products., * Location Information: This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful Plano, TX. * https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

## Description

threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon has an opportunity for a Principal Platform Software Engineering - Automation Lead with well-rounded Infrastructure Platform Engineering expertise to join an agile product team. The Ideal candidate will have experience in both traditional infrastructure design, provisioning, and deployment of compute, storage, and networking resources and emerging modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation technologies. The Principal Platform Software Engineering - Automation Lead would be involved with development, implementation of traditional compute, network, storage systems and related deployments, as well as support improving the program platform's over-arching design through new emerging technologies. This includes existing operating systems and server hardware designs, as well as supporting
the design and development of new modernized system architectures through automation tools. What You Will Do * Lead a multidisciplinary team of SW platform, DT and GSS engineers (15+) and direct the day-to-day execution of the team members

 * Serve as technical lead with hands-on expertise in infrastructure automation and in Compute, Network, Storage, and Virtualization technologies in an enterprise and/or mission environment.
 * Delivering schedule milestones defined in the environment recovery plan.
 * Providing training, mentoring, and technical oversight for their teams.
 * Offering design guidance and leading design reviews for next-generation development environments.
 * Ensuring compliance with both RTN and customer cyber security standards and implementation requirements.
 * Managing budget authority for assigned platform initiatives