01882910 Platform Patch Integration Specialist II

RTX; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, the world's leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Platform Patch Integration Specialist II to manage COTS patching and lifecycle processes onsite at the Richardson facility. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, prepare change requests, and ensure compliant deployment of software baselines.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph Day 1, US citizenship, and a background in STEM. You will work in a fast-paced environment, driving process improvements and metrics to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2+ years related experience.
• Experience interfacing with systems, software, or hardware engineers.
• Experience analyzing and reporting metrics.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required Day 1; U.S. citizenship.
• Familiarity with COTS and FOSS products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee COTS patching, assess release versions, identify risks, ensure timely deployment.
• Prepare RITMs, change requests, patching docs, and related deliverables for compliant patch deployment.
• Use ServiceNow workflows for incident resolution, asset tracking, and lifecycle management; implement process improvements.
• Audit COTS software alignment with system deliveries and reconcile baselines with inventory.
• Collaborate with Hardware/Infra, Software/Systems Engineers, and Configuration Management for proper documentation and compliance.
• Support obsolescence mitigation and software scanning analysis to meet program needs.

Skills

Bachelor in STEM

COTS/FOSS familiarity

Metrics analysis

ServiceNow experience

Windows/Linux familiarity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (STEM)

Tools

ServiceNow

MS Office

Oracle/SQL databases

Job description

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

Platform Patch Integration Specialist II, you will play a key role in managing and maintaining the program’s Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) software baseline. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with program requirements. Your contributions will directly impact on the success of the program by ensuring the effective deployment and lifecycle management of COTS software.

Note

This position will be filled onsite at the RTX Facility Richardson, TX

What you will Do

• Manage and oversee COTS patch management activities, including assessing release versions, identifying risks, determining compliance impacts, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely deployment
• Prepare RITMs, change requests, patching documentation, presentations, asset/lifecycle records, and related deliverables to support controlled, compliant, and timely patch deployment
• Utilize ServiceNow workflows for incident resolution, asset tracking, and lifecycle management while implementing process improvements to align with program needs
• Conduct periodic audits of COTS software aligned with system deliveries to validate and reconcile the recorded COTS baseline with the physical inventory
• Collaborate with Hardware and Infrastructure, Software and Systems Engineers, and Configuration Management to ensure all procured COTS software is properly documented and compliant with program needs
• Support obsolescence mitigation, software scanning analysis, and other process improvements to meet program requirements

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Experience working in a technical environment interfacing with systems, software, or hardware engineering disciplines, with an understanding of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Free Open-Source Software (FOSS) products
• Experience analyzing and reporting metrics utilizing metrics tools
• Active and Current TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with databases, including schema definition and data manipulation
• Experience defining, analyzing, and reporting metrics
• Experience working independently and prioritizing tasks with full accountability
• Experience with office automation and engineering tools, including MS Office and relational databases such as Oracle or similar
• Familiarity with Windows- and Linux-based environments

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

This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm