NASAMS Senior Platform Engineer

Prattwhitney; North Tewksbury, Concord (MA, MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer for the NASAMS program in Tewksbury, MA. You will shape platform architecture, drive modernization, and ensure secure, scalable infrastructure across radar and C2 systems.

Lead DevSecOps practices and mentor teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Responsibilities include implementing automation, building secure platform environments, and delivering robust deployments across programs, with opportunity to

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Linux platform engineering and administration.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and virtualization tools such as VMware/KVM.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash and PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and secure build/deployment architectures.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required after start date.

Responsibilities

• Implement platform architecture and modernization strategies for NASAMS mission systems, including automation and secure platform design.
• Develop resilient, scalable, and secure platform environments using Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Artifactory and related technologies.
• Work on end-to-end DevSecOps workflows to support high-frequency, high-quality deployments across MDS programs.
• Work on CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) to ensure secure, automated build, test and release processes at scale.
• Work on cross-program integration efforts spanning Software, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Platform and Integration & Test teams.
• Help mentor and guide Platform Engineers, provide technical direction and foster a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Provide leadership in Agile Scrum/Kanban environments, supporting planning, estimation and technical execution.
• Spearhead lab design and management activities.

Skills

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

CI/CD

Jenkins

Security clearance

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

VMware

KVM

Artifactory

GitHub

Bitbucket

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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.

The Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) software department within Raytheon is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to support the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) team. NASAMS is a cutting‑edge air defense system that protects critical assets and population centers from aerial threats by integrating advanced radar, command and control (C2), and missile systems. Platform Engineers design, optimize, and maintain the secure, scalable, mission‑critical software infrastructure that underpins radar, C2, and DevSecOps‑intensive systems. As a leader on our team, you will help shape platform architecture, drive modernization and ensure delivery of robust capabilities that support real‑time mission execution across programs. This role requires deep DevSecOps expertise, technical leadership and the ability to influence architecture and engineering strategy across multiple teams. This position is located onsite in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

What You Will Do

• Implement platform architecture and modernization strategies for NASAMS mission systems, including automation and secure platform design.
• Develop resilient, scalable, and secure platform environments using Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Artifactory and related technologies.
• Work on end‑to‑end DevSecOps workflows to support high‑frequency, high‑quality deployments across MDS programs.
• Work on CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) to ensure secure, automated build, test and release processes at scale.
• Work on cross‑program integration efforts spanning Software, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Platform and Integration & Test teams.
• Help mentor and guide Platform Engineers, provide technical direction and foster a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Provide leadership in Agile Scrum/Kanban environments, supporting planning, estimation and technical execution.
• Spearhead lab design and management activities.

What You Will Learn

• DevSecOps transformation efforts across classified environments.
• Strategies for scaling platform engineering capabilities across multiple mission programs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience in Linux platform engineering and administration.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and virtualization tools such as VMware/KVM.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash and PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and secure build/deployment architectures.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with radar, C2, or large‑scale real‑time defense systems.
• Experience applying DevSecOps tools (Docker, Ansible Tower, Artifactory, GitHub/Bitbucket) in secure or classified environments.
• Experience in high‑availability systems, distributed architectures, or high‑performance computing environments.
• Experience architecting solutions across multiple programs simultaneously.
• Experience with strong communication skills.
• Experience with Agile management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with mission‑critical platform or DevSecOps environments for distributed or real‑time systems.

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.

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. 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.