Application Engineer - DevOps & Engineering Tools

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Application Engineer - DevOps & Engineering Tools to deploy, administer, and support enterprise-wide software and DevSecOps applications. You will leverage containerized solutions to optimize deployments across classified and unclassified environments, joining a diverse, regionally distributed team.

You will help migrate legacy technologies to modern container-based, cloud-hosted, Git-based solutions while ensuring security posture and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 8+ years experience (advanced degree +5).
• Strong Linux system administration experience.
• Experience deploying COTS apps in on-prem and cloud (AWS/Azure).
• Hands-on Docker/Podman expertise.
• Automation using Bash, Python, or PERL.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, sustain, and support enterprise apps on‑prem and cloud using DevSecOps.
• Develop deployment automation and infrastructure-as-code templates.
• Ensure cybersecurity and compliance posture of hosted solutions.
• Support pipelines and optimize build/test processes.
• Resolve incidents with Level-1 support and build knowledge base.
• Plan migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms.
• Develop enterprise solution architectures and present metrics.
• Engage stakeholders to align deployments.
• Implement monitoring to maximize uptime.

Skills

Linux administration

DevOps

Containerization

Automation scripting

Cloud infrastructure

Education

University degree

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

Podman

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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 an experienced Application Engineer - DevOps & Engineering Tools to join our agile team! In this role you will deploy, administer, and support new and existing enterprise-wide COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) software engineering and DevSecOps applications, leveraging containerized solutions (where possible) to optimize deployments and administration across our classified and unclassified environments. You will join a diverse, regionally distributed team supporting core Software Configuration Management (SWCM) and build capabilities. Additionally, you will drive software modernization and cloud adoption by partnering with engineering teams to migrate legacy technologies to container-based, cloud-hosted, Git-based solutions.

The position is remote but may require occasional travel to on-site locations to support programs in the following cities/regions: El Segundo CA, Dallas, TX, Tucson AZ, or Boston Area.

What You Will Do

• Application Lifecycle: Deploy, sustain, and support enterprise shared software applications on-premise and in cloud environments using DevSecOps principles
• Automation & Orchestration: Develop and maintain software deployment automation, container orchestration scripts, and infrastructure-as-code templates
• Security & Compliance: Configure, harden, and maintain the cybersecurity and compliance posture of all hosted solutions
• Pipeline Support: Assist engineering teams with the support, optimization, and integration of software build/test pipelines
• Incident Resolution: Resolve application service incidents and collaborate with Level-1 helpdesk teams to develop internal knowledge base articles
• Legacy Migration: Partner with engineering stakeholders to plan and execute migrations off legacy systems to modern platforms
• Architecture & Leadership: Develop enterprise-based solution architectures and present performance metrics and demonstrations to leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with programs and stakeholder groups to align and support application deployments
• Monitoring & Operations: Implement and maintain service monitoring scripts and tools to streamline operations and maximize uptime

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Strong Linux system administration experience.
• Experience deploying and managing server-based hosted COTS applications in an enterprise environment using on-prem and Cloud (AWS, Azure) infrastructure services (applications such as Jira, GITLAB, Jenkins, etc)
• Hands-on experience using Docker and/or Podman
• Ability to develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, and/or PERL
• Troubleshooting network and Web/HTTP concepts (SSL, certificates, proxy, REST) to resolve application configuration issues
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communication, organizational, and people skills with the ability to multi-task, support multiple customers, and to work within specific schedule and cost constraints.
• Experience deploying or administering Jira, GitLab, and/or Azure DevOps Server.
• Ability to troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines/code in Jenkins, Azure, or GitLab.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, Tanzu, or similar technologies.
• Experience using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Terraform.
• Ability to develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, and/or PERL.
• Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud tenants (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of vulnerability remediation, disaster recovery, data spill remediation, FIPS compliance, SSL/TLS, and SELinux.
• Windows system administration experience and experience administering Java-based applications.
• Strong understanding and implementation experience with SCRUM, Lean, Agile, or Scaled Agile (SAFe) frameworks

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.

Remote: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.