Principal Specialist, Platform Engineer

Role Description

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

Do you want to be part of an exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? The Enterprise Services team, part of the RTX Digital Technology function, delivers value through building foundational capabilities to enable data and AI for the enterprise. Collaborating with other developers, architects, leaders, and business units, the team engineers and secures the next generation of enterprise-wide data ecosystem for RTX. This work provides a competitive edge, solves business problems, and transforms our operations.

The Platform Engineer will design and implement the software and infrastructure that enable scalable and secure AI applications across RTX.

• Develop cloud-agnostic software that runs efficiently on AWS, Azure, and on-prem Kubernetes clusters to support enterprise-grade container orchestration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and successful solution delivery, leveraging workflows to maintain flow, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Build internal SDKs, APIs, and microservices that support AI workflows across hybrid environments.
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code with a strong emphasis on performance, scalability, maintainability, and comprehensive documentation to support long-term development and knowledge sharing.
• Integrate platform tools with enterprise systems such as identity management, logging, and governance.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate across remote teams, working in a highly regulated, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• 5+ years experience in Python and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• 5+ years experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, etc.).
• Prior experience developing and maintaining reusable Helm charts, manifests, and deployment templates that promote consistency and portability across environments.

Requirements

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes (CI/CD), testing, and delivery for existing and new team products.
• Ability to apply GitOps practices using Argo CD to manage cluster state, automate rollouts, and enforce declarative configuration across environments.
• Understanding of AI/ML tools, data, agent and API management platforms.
• Additional languages: Node.js or Go.
• DevOps methodologies, and AIOps strategies, championing containerization and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, define technical direction, and drive end-to-end solutions.
• Demonstrated deep technical curiosity and the initiative to dive into complex challenges.

Benefits

• Robust total rewards package with compensation.
• Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.