Senior Platform Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

TS/SCI without Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 Technologies (RTX), we are dedicated to solving tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure solutions that support mission-critical systems. You will contribute to both traditional infrastructure design and emerging DevOps/DevSecOps technologies, ensuring the seamless integration of modernized system architectures.

In this role, you will leverage your expertise to improve system performance, drive automation, and support technical exchange meetings to deliver innovative solutions. Your work will directly impact the success of our programs, enabling us to support our nation’s defense and security objectives.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based infrastructure solutions, including compute, storage, and networking systems
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, Java, Perl, Ruby, or Tcl/Tk to streamline system operations and deployments
• Manage and maintain the COTS stack, ensuring consistent versioning across the platform
• Utilize markup languages (YML, XML, JSON) and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and Bitbucket to enhance system functionality
• Support software deployment and integration processes to meet program requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system design and architecture using emerging technologies
• Participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and provide project status updates as required
• Ensure compliance with security requirements and standards while supporting system upgrades and updates

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Experience with Linux operating systems and Linux-based tools
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Java, Perl, Ruby, or Tcl/Tk
• Experience with markup languages, including YML, XML, and JSON
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and Bitbucket
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance is required after Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with container orchestration tools, including Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm, and Rancher
• Knowledge of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
• Experience with IT Service Management tools such as ServiceNow and Atlassian (Jira, Confluence)
• Understanding of Agile project management and Scrum methodology
• Background in systems operations or engineering, supporting large, complex IT environments

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, an