Senior Platform Engineer

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-18

Country:

United States of America\n\n

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2\n\n

Position Role Type:

Onsite\n\n

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​\n\n

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret\n\n

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to integrate software developed in C++, C and Java on hardware operating RedHat and Windows all within a Layer3 network. In this position, you will be responsible for providing practical solutions to difficult technical software problems. You can expect to support multiple programs and multiple platforms within a software product line. Software Engineering positions include working on a variety of different tasks including implementing Operating System (OS) level configurations to support applications and cyber requirements. A person who is successful in this role understands and utilizes agile software development methods, automation, and continuous integration.

This position is on-site in Marlborough Massachusetts.  Occasional travel will be expected to stakeholder sites.

What You Will Do  

• Support and improvement of our DevSecOps Pipeline.  This role requires passion to drive improvement via test automation, creative solutions and elimination of non-value steps.

• Handle emergency situations that stop the pipeline and address quickly and efficiently.

• Collaborative with engineers of all levels.

• Debug and correct stability issues in our many software baselines.

• Configure and install Operating Systems (RHEL). 

• Configure and install Network Switches (Dell, Cisco, etc.). 

• Configure and install other network devices responsible for providing program system requirements (NAS devices, terminal servers, etc.)  

• Perform integration and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools that run on a Linux operating system.

• Maintenance and enhancement of the tooling infrastructure.

• Possible opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience with scripting languages (E.g. Perl, Python, Bash). 

• Experience with ClearCase, Git or other configuration management tools. 

• Experience with configuring, deploying and maintaining Linux operating systems. 

• Experience developing software using C++, C and Java.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Interim Secret security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with DevSecOps and test automation using Jenkins and Grafana for virtualization.

• Experience with configuration of network devices. 

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code. 

• Experience with automated Windows setup, deployment and maintenance.

• Experience with hardening Windows environments.

• Experience with hardening RedHat Linux environments.

• Experience with virtualization.

• Experience with integrating windows environments with monitoring solutions such as Splunk and McAfee TACC.

• Experience with DISM, PowerShell, .Net, Bash, etc. 

• Experience with RedHat IDM.

• Experience with RedHat Linux system administration.

• Experience with Collaborator or other source code review tool.

• Experience with Coverity or other static analysis tools.

• Experience with GIT, Jira, Artifactory, BitBucket, Coverity, Grafana.

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, and Innovation.

• Relocation eligible.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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