Principal Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions; Onsite

Senior Cloud Technology Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Technology Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain large-scale, mission-critical cloud systems for government customers, with a focus on Air Traffic Control and aviation-related domains. The role is onsite in Marlborough, MA, and requires U.S. citizenship.

• Architect, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure for high-availability government systems.
• Lead cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy systems to modern cloud platforms.
• Ensure systems meet stringent government security, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, security, and program teams to deliver resilient and compliant cloud solutions.
• Develop automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code solutions to support scalable deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues across distributed cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers.
• Support program reviews, design sessions, and technical documentation for government stakeholders.

• Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale government systems, preferably within FAA or other ATC-related programs.
• Proficiency with one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience implementing infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM).
• Proven ability to design highly available, fault-tolerant cloud architectures.

• Experience working directly in Air Traffic Control or aviation technology domains.
• Knowledge of NAS systems, FAA programs, or similar mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with real-time and safety-critical systems.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards such as FedRAMP and NIST.
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and additional loyalty program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet, home, auto, additional life, accident, critical illness, legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards.
• Virtual doctor visits and telehealth services.
• Child and elder care services.
• And more.

$107,500 - $204,500 USD, depending on experience, location, and qualifications.

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. 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.