Platform Software Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Platform Engineer II for the Missile Defense Sensors Software Department in Massachusetts. The role focuses on platform design, integration, and automation to support radar and C2 systems. Onsite in Woburn or Te wksbury, MA with cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities include building scalable platforms, securing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing performance while meeting defense program requirements. A STEM degree and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2+ years in platform engineering or similar.
• Experience with Linux platform engineering and administration.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and/or virtualization tools such as VMware/KVM.
• Scripting/automation with Python, Bash or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain platform architecture and modernization strategies for radar and C2 systems.
• Develop and manage tools to secure, automate build, test and release processes (CI/CD/DevSecOps).
• Collaborate with software, systems and test teams for seamless integration into platforms.
• Optimize platform performance, reliability, and scalability for defense programs.
• Ensure secure computing environments and cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

CI/CD

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Grafana

VMware

KVM

JIRA

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG 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 freedom 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 II to join the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software Department. The MDS Software mission is to provide world-class radar and Command and Control (C2) Software for our customers’ wide array of surveillance and warning systems. Platform Engineers are responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining the critical software infrastructure that underpins these systems. The ideal candidate will bring experience in platform design, system integration, automation, and performance optimization, as well as the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This will be an onsite role in either Woburn, MA or Tewksbury, MA depending on the program assigned.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain platform architecture and modernization strategies that support mission-critical radar and Command and/or Control systems.
• Develop and manage advanced tools and frameworks to ensure secure, automated build, test and release processes at scale using CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system engineers, and test teams, to ensure seamless integration of application software into system platforms.
• Support optimization of platform performance, reliability, and scalability to meet the specific needs of defense programs.
• Implement and maintain secure computing environments, adhering to cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards.
• Support system-level integration, troubleshooting, and debugging of platform-related issues during development, testing, and operational phases.
• Participate in efforts to improve platform automation and monitoring, leveraging tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Participate in an Agile Scrum/Kanban environment, supporting planning, estimation and technical execution.

Qualifications

• You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience in Linux platform engineering and administration.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and/or virtualization tools such as VMware/KVM.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash and/or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems and/or secure build/deployment architectures.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with network configuration, protocols, and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of large-scale, real-time systems, including radar or Command and Control systems or similar.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Experience with graphing software such as Grafana.
• Familiarity with Agile management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with advanced performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system platforms.
• Experience in high‑availability systems, distributed architectures, or high‑performance computing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• A passion for continuous learning and cross-team collaboration.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

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.

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.