Application Engineer - DevOps & Engineering Tools

RTX; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX seeks an experienced Application Engineer specializing in DevOps & Engineering Tools. You will deploy, administer, and support enterprise-wide COTS software engineering and DevSecOps apps, leveraging containerized solutions to optimize deployments across classified and unclassified environments.

You will join a diverse, regionally distributed team supporting Core SWCM and build capabilities, driving software modernization and cloud adoption by migrating legacy tech to container-based,

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Linux admin

Cloud platforms

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Containerization

Jira

GitLab

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Rancher

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Podman

Jira

GitLab

Jenkins

Azure DevOps Server

AWS

Azure

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

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

• 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
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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

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). 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.

What We Offer

• 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
• holidays

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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.

It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.