NASAMS Senior Platform Engineer

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Tewksbury, MA to support the NASAMS program. You will design and modernize secure platform architectures, enable DevSecOps practices, and lead cross-team collaboration in a mission-critical environment.

The role emphasizes Linux-based platform engineering, automation, and scalable deployments, with an focus on secure software infrastructure across defense systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Linux platform engineering/administration experience.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and virtualization tools (VMware/KVM).
• Scripting and automation with Python, Bash and PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and secure build/deploy architectures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

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) for secure, automated build, test and release at scale.
• Collaborate across Software, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Platform and I&T teams.
• Mentor Platform Engineers, provide technical direction and foster learning.
• Provide leadership in Agile Scrum/Kanban environments, guiding planning and execution.
• Spearhead lab design and management activities.

Skills

Linux system administration

DevSecOps

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

CI/CD

Agile methods

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

VMware

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Artifactory

Ansible Tower

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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 You Must Have

• 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.