Senior. Principal Platform Engineer Pipeline; Onsite

What You Will Do

• Design, architect, and modernize end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure, automated, and repeatable software delivery.
• Architect and manage enterprise pipeline tools, including Artifactory repositories, Jenkins automation frameworks, and Git Lab CI/CD pipelines, developing custom integrations, plugins, and configurations as needed.
• Develop software packages using Maven, Docker, Helm, PyPI, YUM, Conan, and similar tools to support automated build, test, and release workflows.
• Develop and integrate Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) into automated pipeline processes to support software supply chain security.
• Design automated hybrid‑cloud workflows using tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Build, package, and deploy containerized applications into Kubernetes environments using automated CI/CD workflows, including developing and troubleshooting container images, Helm charts, and deployment manifests used within the pipeline.

• BS/BA Degree in STEM (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Physics) and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• Experience architecting, developing, automating, and maintaining enterprise‑scale CI/CD systems including Artifactory, Jenkins, and Git Lab (not just using these tools, but designing and implementing them).
• Experience building, packaging, and deploying containerized applications using CI/CD workflows integrated with Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible;
  Docker or Podman, and container orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes or Rancher.
• Active and current TS/SCI security clearance required on day 1; U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience designing and operating large‑scale CI/CD pipelines and software delivery ecosystems.
• Expert‑level knowledge of Git and modern branching strategies.
• Experience with RHEL Linux systems.
• Experience implementing Scaled Agile Frameworks.
• Programming experience with Python, Bash, Ruby, or related languages.
• Background in installing, configuring, automating, and integrating COTS/FOSS products—specifically architecting and extending Artifactory, Jenkins, and Git Lab.
• Ability to apply creative, out‑of‑the‑box thinking to resolve complex technical issues.
• Knowledge of problem management practices and Service Now.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar on‑prem/self‑hosted infrastructure).

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. As a U.S.

-based role, you will work onsite at the RTX Facility in Aurora, CO. The salary range for this role is $132,400

USD – $251,600

USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional annual incentive compensation programs may be available based on level and business unit performance.

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, 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.