Infrastructure Engineer I (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks engineers to join a challenging infrastructure software team in Salt Lake City, UT. You will design, develop, test, and integrate complex software and systems for national security‑related capabilities.

Candidates should have Python and C/C++, Linux experience, and a STEM bachelor’s degree. Onsite work, cross‑discipline collaboration, and opportunities to grow in a defense environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field by start date.
• Experience with Python or another scripting language.
• Experience with C/C++ or other OO languages.

Responsibilities

• Participate on cross-disciplined teams to plan, design, develop, test, and integrate complex software and systems.
• Assist in field deployments of product, ensuring proper setup, configuration, and functionality.
• Work with a product lead and team to review code, testing activities, and long-range objectives.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Salt

Job description

Location

US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338

Date Posted

2026-09-25

Country

United States of America

Location

US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338

Position Role Type

Onsite

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

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking engineers who strive for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.

AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity and work-life balance. AST offers generous reward and recognition programs in compensation, broad career development opportunities, excellent health care options, educational assistance, parental leave, flexible work schedules, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays and paid time off.

This position will be staffed in Salt Lake City, UT.

Typical job functions for the Infrastructure Engineer I include participation on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile software development techniques and tools to plan, design, develop, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions. Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, flight test, and field support.

• Work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative while participating on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams


• Once cleared, work on actual field deployments of the product under development, ensuring proper setup, configuration, and functionality of systems being deployed.


• Work will be performed with guidance of a product lead and team members who will assist in establishing an approach, perform code review and support in testing to achieve long-range goals and objectives.

What You Will Learn

• Strategies for effective and professional collaboration within a team-oriented development setting, utilizing structured engineering methodologies.


• Master effective DevOps practices by gaining proficiency in coding languages, managing servers and networks efficiently, and handling system setup and configuration.


• Techniques for designing and maintaining complex Linux-based systems.


• Exposure with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, Python, BASH, and Ansible.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date


• Experience with Python or other scripting languages


• Experience with C/C++ or other object oriented programming languages

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Linux and scripting languages


• Experience with networking protocols


• Experience with System Administration


• Experience with Configuration Management tools, such as Puppet, Chef, or Salt


• Experience verifying and validating the software and system work as intended


• Ability to work non-traditional hours, and weekends as needed


• Experience with networking concepts such as OSI model


• Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing


• Experience with distributed or networked systems


• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerized systems.


• Existing security clearance w/Poly (Active within the last 24 months)

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, if eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.