Platform Engineer II

RTX (Raytheon); Marlborough, Tewksbury (MA, MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Platform Engineer to integrate C++, C, and Java across RedHat and Windows in a Layer3 network. The role emphasizes DevSecOps, CI/CD, and test automation, with responsibilities spanning OS and network configuration, real-time software integration, and tooling maintenance.

Onsite in Marlborough, some travel may occur. Candidates should have a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, plus the ability to obtain/interim security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required with 2+ years' experience.
• Experience in scripting and Linux OS deployment, maintenance, and hardening.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Interim Secret clearance on day 1.

Responsibilities

• Support DevSecOps pipeline improvements and test automation.
• Configure and install OSes, network devices and switches.
• Debug and fix stability issues across baselines and platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers across teams and travel as needed.

Skills

Scripting languages

Linux administration

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

ClearCase

Jira

Grafana

Artifactory

RedHat IDM

Splunk

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to integrate software developed in C++, C and Java on hardware operating RedHat and Windows all within a Layer3 network. In this position, you will be responsible for providing practical solutions to difficult technical software problems. You can expect to support multiple programs and multiple platforms within a software product line. Software Engineering positions include working on a variety of different tasks including implementing OS level configurations to support applications and cyber requirements. A person who is successful in this role understands and utilizes agile software development methods, automation, and continuous integration.

This position is on-site in Marlborough Massachusetts. Occasional travel will be expected to stakeholder sites.

What You Will Do

• Support and Improvement of our DevSecOps Pipeline. This role requires passion to drive improvement via test automation, creative solutions and elimination of non-value steps.
• Handle emergency situations that stop the pipeline and address quickly and efficiently.
• Collaborative with engineers of all levels.
• Debug and correct stability issues in our many software baselines.
• Configure and install Operating Systems (RHEL).
• Configure and install Network Switches (Dell, Cisco, etc.).
• Configure and install other network devices responsible for providing program system requirements (NAS devices, terminal servers, etc.).
• Perform integration and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools that run on a Linux operating system.
• Maintenance and enhancement of the tooling infrastructure.
• Possible opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with scripting languages (E.g. Perl, Python, Bash).
• Experience with ClearCase, Git or other configuration management tools.
• Experience with configuring, deploying, and maintaining Linux operating systems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued Interim Secret security clearance is required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with DevSecOps and test automation using Jenkins and Grafana for virtualization.
• Experience with configuration of network devices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with automated Windows setup, deployment and maintenance.
• Experience with hardening Windows environments.
• Experience with hardening RedHat Linux environments.
• Experience with virtualization.
• Experience with integrating windows environments with monitoring solutions such as Splunk and McAfee TACC.
• Experience with DISM, PowerShell, .Net, bash, etc.
• Experience with RedHat IDM.
• Experience with RedHat Linux system administration.
• Experience with Collaborator or other source code review tool.
• Experience with Coverity or other static analysis tools.
• Experience with GIT, Jira, Artifactory, BitBucket, Coverity, Grafana.

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 eligible.

Onsite: Employee