Senior Platform Engineer

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

Position Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Secret; U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Interim U.S. government issued clearance prior to start date.

Role

Summary:

Senior Platform Engineer integrating software in C++, C, and Java on hardware running Red Hat and Windows within a Layer 3 network. The role involves providing practical solutions to technical software problems, supporting multiple programs and platforms, implementing OS‑level configurations, and utilizing agile development, automation, and continuous integration.

• Support and improve our Dev Sec Ops  pipeline.
• Handle emergency situations that stop the pipeline and address them quickly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineers of all levels.
• Debug and correct stability issues in software baselines.
• Configure and install operating systems (RHEL).
• Configure and install network switches (Dell, Cisco, etc.).
• Configure and install other network devices (NAS devices, terminal servers, etc.).
• Perform integration and testing of real‑time embedded software, application software, and tools that run on Linux.
• Maintain and enhance tooling infrastructure.
• Possible opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.

• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Bash.
• Experience with Clear Case, Git or other configuration management tools.
• Experience with configuring, deploying and maintaining Linux operating systems.
• Experience developing software using C++, C, and Java.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Interim Secret security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  and test automation using Jenkins and Grafana.
• Experience configuring network devices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with automated Windows setup, deployment and maintenance.
• Experience hardening Windows environments.
• Experience hardening Red Hat Linux environments.
• Experience with virtualization.
• Experience integrating Windows environments with monitoring solutions such as Splunk and McAfee TACC.
• Experience with DISM, Power Shell, .NET, Bash, etc.
• Experience with Red Hat IDM.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux system administration.
• Experience with Collaborator or other source code review tools.
• Experience with Coverity or other static analysis tools.
• Experience with GIT, Jira, Artifactory, Bit Bucket, Coverity, Grafana.

• Values:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays. Eligibility and specific benefits depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Salary Range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD. The range is a good faith estimate for all experience levels; factors for an offer include role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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 or 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.