Senior Platform Engineer (OnSite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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, supporting one of our premier programs in the business unit where you will be working with a cross-disciplinary team of Platform engineers and Systems Administrators leading the industry in ground systems solutions. This role entails the design, development, implementation, integration, and sustainment of our computers, network, and storage infrastructure. The position also focuses on platform modernization by incorporating emerging technologies to optimize performance and efficiency. Utilizing modernized methodologies, tools, and automation, the role is critical in streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration, and accelerating software release cycles. As part of the team, you will contribute to the development and operational environments of a large-scale program that supports a critical national asset, ensuring its reliability and innovation in line with mission objectives. Note This position will be filled onsite at the RTX Facility in Richardson TX.

Requirements

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 with RedHat Linux installation, configuration, and maintenance of RedHat Linux operating systems.
Experience with automation tools, automation frameworks such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible, to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.
Experience with Programming and Scripting, experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation, configuration, and system operations.
Current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required on day 1.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in managing and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and virtualization technologies.
Proficiency in developing, testing, and delivering applications within a DevSecOps framework.
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, including designing, deploying, and securing cloud services.
Proficiency in designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services using containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and/or Podman.
Hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools.
Experience in installation, configuration, and integration of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) products.
Must meet Department of Defense 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II requirements, such as holding a Security+ CE or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the architecture, design, integration, and support of Linux based platform and infrastructure environments across build, integration & test, and production stages.
Focus on ensuring these environments are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability within our infrastructure ecosystems.
Utilize industry and company best practices to enhance scalability, consistency, and infrastructure efficiency, while reducing deployment time and automating configuration management processes.
Work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and other agile development teams to design and implement resilient and scalable platform solutions.
Embed security and compliance measures into the platform, including services like encryption and access management.
Provide ongoing operational support to maintain the stability, functionality, and performance of the platform.